Historical Markers in Sandy, England

By Ray Gurganus, May 6, 2026

Captain Sir William Peal mosaic

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1 ► United Kingdom, England, Central Bedfordshire, Sandy — Captain Sir William Peal — 1824-1858 — Mosaic Heritage Trail —

Unveiled by his Great, Great Nephew, The Rt. Hon. The Earl Peel GCVO DL (Monday 19 March 2018) The mosaic celebrates the life and achievements of Captain Sir William Peel VC KCB RN, the third son of Sir Robert Peel who was Prime Minister and . . . — — Map (db m307259) HM

2 ► United Kingdom, England, Central Bedfordshire, Sandy — In celebration of the life and reign of our beloved Queen Elizabeth II — Mosaic Heritage Trail —

Capturing the admiration, affection and exemplary life of Queen Elizabeth II is definitely an arduous task! There was no better way to do this than to tap into the wild imagination and creativity of the many bright and talented children in Sandy. . . . — — Map (db m307253) HM

3 ► United Kingdom, England, Central Bedfordshire, Sandy — The Sandy Show — 'The Greatest One-Day Show In England' — Mosaic Heritage Trail —

So it was billed in the 1920s. The show was first held in 1868 and the Sandy Floral and Horticultural Society, formed the following year, played a leading role in the subsequent running of the annual shows. The show usually held at Sandye Place . . . — — Map (db m307255) HM

4 ► United Kingdom, England, Central Bedfordshire, Sandy — The Two Shannons — Mosaic Heritage Trail —

This mosaic illustrates Captain Sir William Peel's great contribution to the local community, the creation of the Sandy to Potton railway line. Because Peel owned the land he could build the railway without an Act of Parliament. The line was three . . . — — Map (db m307260) HM

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