Raising money for urgent repairs to the Tower, Clock and Bells of St Paul’s Church
The Tower
St Paul’s tower, an iconic feature of Bedford’s skyline and an instantly recognisable symbol for our town, is crumbling from the inside out and requires urgent work to stabilise the structure and masonry.
The Clock
The tower clock, first installed in 1811, is sorely in need of restoration and repair. Originally funded by public subscription as a symbol of Bedford’s civic pride, we would love to restore it to its former glory.
The Bells
St Paul’s bells have rung out for over 400 years to mark religious, civic and national events. They now urgently need re-hanging to prevent them falling silent forever.
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Appeal Progress to May 2026
Total Raised £663,500
We are most grateful to the following who have already generously supported the appeal:
The National Lottery Heritage Fund
The Dorothy H Porter Trust
The Friends of St Paul's
The Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Historic Churches Trust
Mrs BL Robinson Charitable Trust
The Bedford and District Bell Restoration Fund
The Bedfordshire Charitable Trust
The Bedfordshire Association of Church Bellringers
The Gale Family Trust
Francis Coales Charitable Foundation
Private Sponsorship of Individual Bells
The Friends of St Paul's Howbury Hall Auction
