Bseps.org.uk describes the Bedford Steam Engine Preservation Society
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Bedford Steam Engine Preservation Society on the Web
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ABOUT B.S.E.P.S.
The Bedford Steam Engine Preservation Society was formed on February 27th 1956. Its first steam rally was in 1957 (in conjunction with the National Traction Engine Club) at Woburn Park where it was very well attended by engines from all over Bedfordshire and surrounding counties.
Left to right: Richard Warboys, Reg Saunders, Peter Coulson, Paul Worbey, Alec Ibbott, Bob Pentlow, (Front Row) Fred Harris, Lin Worbey,
Since those early days, the Society's annual rally's have grown considerably as has interest in the steam preservation movement. For a listing of the society's past rallies, dates and venues, click here. Over the years the Society has since expanded its activities to accommodate for today's changing steam engine movement and actively participates in encouraging interest in steam preservation through, for example, steam apprentice activities and road run gatherings. The main event of the year is still the Society's rally in the grounds of Shuttleworth House, Old Warden in Bedfordshire during September each year.
