Travel back in time and explore old Leighton Buzzard with Living History Trail

Friends and families can step back in time and explore ‘old Leighton Buzzard’ through a Living History Trail.

There are 12 locations to find in the town centre, each revealing a little about the people who once lived and worked in the area.

Discover more about where you live with the Living History Trail. Image: Leighton-Linslade Town Council.placeholder image
Discover more about where you live with the Living History Trail. Image: Leighton-Linslade Town Council.

Pick up your map and activity sheet from Leighton Buzzard Library, Lake Street, or download them here.

The Town Council stated: "Discover who walked down these streets before you, with a glimpse into the lives of the ordinary folk of Leighton-Linslade and the impact they left on the town’s history.

"The Living History Trail celebrates the lives of the people who have lived and worked in the town, with each story linked to a building or monument."

The points on the trail are marked by a blue and yellow tile on the pavement.

You can also click here to download a Living History Trail Workbook for children, and click here to read the stories of the people from the past.

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