6 High Street

The first known occupant was William Lamb in the 1830’s who was a hairdresser and perfumer. He stayed along with his family until at least 1869. The 1871 Census shows William Stewart, the Postmaster for Bedford, who was present until at least 1876.

The next business at both No 4 and No 6 was a drapers with William Dust plying his trade from 1879 until 1887, at which time he moved his business to No 75 High Street. Both addresses at No’s 4 and 6 are then taken over by G Miller and Son, Tailors and Woollen Drapers, from 1890 – 1932.

A change of use occurs in 1934 when a chemists, A W Morgan and Co, operate until 1938. For a single year, 1939, London Provincial Tailors are on site.

In 1940 the Bank Buildings were demolished to make way for the extension of Bedford Bridge and no further buildings have been on site until the present day.

Summary of Occupiers

1830 – 1869: William Lamb/William Lamb and Son, Hairdressers and Perfumers

1871 – 1876: William Stewart, Postmaster for Bedford

1879 – 1887: William Dust, Draper

1890 – 1932: G Miller and Son, Tailors and Woollen Drapers

1934 – 1938: A W Morgan and Co Ltd, Chemists

1939: London Provincial Tailors Ltd

1940: Bank Buildings demolished to make way for Bedford Bridge extension

1940 – 2025: No buildings present on site