Update on Vane Cottage
There has been no activity at Vane Cottage since the planning application to demolish Vane Cottage was withdrawn in November.The Society is concerned that the cottage will be deteriorating with…
Proposal to Demolish Vane Cottage
A Listed Building planning application No CB/24/03182/LB has been submitted to Central Bedfordshire Council to demolish Vane Cottage, a Grade II Listed building in a prominent position in Houghton Regis.…
Houghton Hall and the Brandreths of Houghton Regis
The Houghton Regis Heritage Society is delighted that the Town Mayor, Cllr Elaine Cooper, unveiled the Brandreth Information Board in Houghton Hall Park on the 19th September.…
The Red House More Information
The Red House stands as a testament to History. Thomas Whitehead founded one of the earliest schools in England. He was a man of vision. His legacy lives on through…
Archaeological Finds in Houghton Regis
Mike Luke of Albion Archaeology, gave a talk to the Society on 3rd May on the findings from archaeological excavations in Houghton Regis between 2015 and 2019. It was a…
Auction Catalogue Houghton Hall 1913
A Catalogue of the sale by Auction of the contents of Houghton Hall, held 27th October 1913, has been added to the Heritage Society's Archive. It can be viewed by…
History of Houghton Regis Time Line 3500BC to Present
Alan Winter, a member of the Houghton Regis Heritage Society has compiled a Time Line of the History of Houghton Regis from 3500BC to the present day.It contains a huge…