DESCRIPTION: One of Bedfords Salute The Soldier Events was a big Fancy Dress Parade in the Cosmic Crayon Company Grounds in Ampthill Road. (The Building that can be seen was built in 1869 and up until 1916 was in use by the Bedford County School. It was bought by Cosmic in 1920. In 1964 the Buildings were demolished to make way for the Headquarters Building for Robinson Rentals - later Granada TV Rentals) 29 Jun 1944. BP Box 1870