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Huge Hangars/Depots near Bedford
The Groob Started conversation May 25, 2003
When you come out of Bedford rail station on the way to London, there are two absolutely huge hangar/depot buildings in the distance to the left of the track. Does anyone know what these are for?
Huge Hangars/Depots near Bedford
There is only one thing worse than being Gosho, and that is not being Gosho Posted May 25, 2003
Sounds like the hangars at Cardington, one of which used to house the R101. Are these the buildings?
http://www.rootsweb.com/~engbdf/cardington.html
Huge Hangars/Depots near Bedford
2legs - Hey, babe, take a walk on the wild side... Posted May 25, 2003
Giant cheese depositries? 
Slug housing? 
Huge Hangars/Depots near Bedford
Cloviscat Posted May 25, 2003
It's got to be Cardington. My Dad did some training there in the 70's. he says they're mind-boggling up close...
Huge Hangars/Depots near Bedford
The Groob Posted May 26, 2003
Yes! They're the ones. Thanks for your input! 
I thought they may be hangers of some sort. Apparently the Titanic would just about fit inside one of the hangers.
Huge Hangars/Depots near Bedford
There is only one thing worse than being Gosho, and that is not being Gosho Posted May 26, 2003
I drove past them once on the way from Bedford to Northampton.
They're BIG! 
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The Groob Posted May 26, 2003
http://www.airshipsonline.com/sheds/Cardington.htm
Gives more pictures and dimensions.
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