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In the 1850's Woburn was a very large coaching town with many inns and retail trades. The Duke wanted to create a more idyllic setting at the entrance to his estate. With time the population dwindled from 2,000 to 700 and as a result Woburn has uniquely retained a miniature picturesque Georgian style atmosphere. The old town hall, now an antiques centre, stands at the crossroads where cobbled pitching remains from market days.
Delightful Woburn Abbey is some two miles from Watling Street where Roman legions marched from London to Chester. It was the resting place for the body of Queen Eleanor, the consort of Edward 1st. Elizabeth 1st, Charles 1st and Queen Victoria all visited here and Dick Turpin is believed to have roamed the nearby woods.
Small and beautifully preserved Georgian town acknowledged as one of the most important historic towns in Britain. 18th & 19th century houses and period shop fronts line the high street.
The Bedford Arms Hotel, Copperfields Tea Rooms and Nicholls Brasserie are some of the variety of good eating places to be found. The town is a good centre for antiques and collectables, fine art galleries, boutiques, craft and needlework.
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