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The dialogue begins with a nostalgic look at Bedford, a town with a surprising cultural scene. The speaker reminisces about local gigs at the Corn Exchange and a smaller venue called "The Shed" around 2001–2003, highlighting Bedford's longstanding musical community. Despite initial assumptions of roughness, Bedford reveals a dynamic character — once gritty, now transformed with expensive housing and a burgeoning middle class, especially in areas like Bushmead Avenue where properties exceed a million pounds. This evolution underscores how towns can evolve from working-class roots to desirable suburbs, blending history with modern affluence.