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Elstow
Elstow is a small
about two miles south of Bedford, known for its connection with John
Bunyan, author of The Pilgrim’ s Progress. Bunyan was born here,
and was christened in the Abbey Church of St Helena and St Mary in 1628.
Bunyan's parents and sister are buried in the graveyard.
The parish church
is all that is left of a larger monastic church begun in 1078. It
overlooks the village green, as does Moot Hall, a picturesque
15th century building of brick and timber which now houses a museum
of 17th century life with a focus on the life and career of John Bunyan.
The name
"Elstow" derives from "Helen Stow" or St. Helena's
stockade. The St. Helena in question was the mother of the Emperor Constantine
and patron saint of the nunnery founded here in 1075 by Judith, niece
of William the Conqueror.
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