Prue Yes, I think it is. If you want a pic of it - please e mail the archivist at Bedford...she will let you know what there is. There is a potted history here: http://www.british-history.ac.uk/report.asp?compid=42387 Or try a search here for your family [I had a quick look for Slade House, Hinwick but couldnt find it but the records are not all added yet]: http://blars.adlibsoft.com/beginner/indnms.html cathy