Airship R101’s mystery girl in the deckchair uncovered
14 Feb 2022
In a bid to find out more about the mystery girl in the deckchair – a now famous image from the R101
Airship Dreams: Escaping Gravity
Elaine & Bobby talk Airship 101 on BBC 3CR
27 Jan 2022
Elaine Midgley, BCA Director and Bobby Frankham Airship 101 owner speak to BBC Three Counties Radio
An airship over Bedford this Sunday!
21 Jan 2022
When did airships last fly over Bedford town centre? Well, soon the answer will be “on Sunday”!
Airship Dreams: Escaping Gravity: Launched 10th July 2021 at The Higgins, Bedford
27 Sep 2021
An immersive artwork and community-curated exhibition opened 10th July 2021 at The Higgins, Bedford
Airship Dreamers Club
Find out more about Airship Dreamers and explore our fun activities for children and young people
27 Sep 2021 
School Resources
Want to teach your students about Bedford's Airship Heritage? Click here for our schools pack
27 Sep 2021
LISTEN TO OUR ‘ART & AIRSHIPS’ CREATIVE FORUM PODCAST
14 Sep 2021
Airship Dreams: Escaping Gravity – Book Publication
22 Jul 2021
R100 90th Anniversary: Top 10 Facts
Lydia Saul from The Higgins Bedford shares some fun R100 facts
29 Jul 2020
About Airship Dreams
Find out more about Airship Dreams, BCA's new place-making project.
2 Jul 2020
Airship Dreams: Escaping Gravity is an artistic enquiry into Bedford’s identity as the historical centre of the UK’s airship industry, led by artist Mike Stubbs. Following a call-out to the local community to share memories, artefacts and ideas around the airship for an online archive, the project will culminate in a two-fold exhibition at Higgins Bedford in July 2021, which will bring together innovative digital contemporary art and exciting new community sourced displays, presenting and celebrating the pioneering vision of airship development of the decades.
Supported by National Lottery Heritage Fund, Arts Council England, Bedford College, Harpur Trust and Airship Heritage Trust.
