Friday 14th January 1916: The Bedford and District Federation of the
Church of England Men’s Society has
raised £300 to provide the troops at the Front with a “Bedford Hut”. This will
soon be built somewhere in France and will provide seating accommodation
for 300 men. At one end there will be a chapel and adjoining the Hut there will be
two quiet rooms for the use of the Chaplain and the men; the remaining space
will be for ordinary social use. The Hut will be under the control of the Chaplains
and will be for the use of troops of any denomination. It is hoped that a link
can be kept between the Hut and Bedford by sending out newspapers, books and
other gifts for the men using it.
BEDFORDSHIRE AT WAR: News from the Home Front Image (c) artist Hugh Byrne, Shop33 and SNAP
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