Welcome to Putnoe
This site provides information past & present about Putnoe.
Putnoe was listed in the Domesday book: Putenehou: Hugh de Beauchamp. Mill. Part of Bedford.
The name in its present form has been around since the 16th Century, but was formely known as 'Puttenhoe' and 'Putenho' indicating the spur or 'hoh' of land belonging to an unknown Anglo-Saxon settler Putta, hence 'Puttas-hoe' => Putnoe!
Situated on the northern side of Bedford, the manor of Putnoe was formerly part of Goldington Parish. Since 1934 it has been within the Borough of Bedford, and became a mainly residential area during the 1950s. The current Putnoe parliamentary ward covers 546 acres and is populated by over 7000 people.
Putnoe is bounded by the ancient Elm woodland of Putnoe Wood and Mowsbury Park to the North, the residential estates of Brickhill to the West and Goldington to the East The historical Southern boundary runs along Polhill Avenue.
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Singer Chris Martin created a song dedicated to the town after a local radio station campaign.
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Police officer lied about passing his driving test (Thu, 15 May 2025)
PC Alexander Simpson would have been sacked if he had not already left the force, an officer says.
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'Outdoor learning boosts children's confidence' (Thu, 15 May 2025)
Teacher Charlotte Anthony believes outdoor school trips are key to the wellbeing of young people.
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'I felt invincible before I had seven strokes in one night' (Thu, 15 May 2025)
Ryan Finan says singing helped his recovery after he was left paralysed and unable to walk or speak.
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