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The conversation details Bedford’s contrasting reputation: gritty streets with chaotic nightlife and a surprising shift to a commuter paradise. The rapid train to London, boasting a 35-minute journey, opened opportunities for residents who sought affordable homes outside the capital. Many Londoners, recognizing their rising property values, moved back, investing in Bedford's evolving landscape. The town has seen an influx of wealth, with recent developments and a new cinema complex symbolizing its resurgence. Yet, remnants of its past — such as a controversial venue and parking lot stories — remind us that towns continually cycle between hardship and prosperity.