The works expanded in the first half of the twentieth century and three gas holders formed a prominent visual feature of the area.

[2] Over the years, the company manufactured centrifugal pumps, steam and diesel engines, industrial fans and gas turbines.

[6][7] Queens Park was home to Bedford Town Football Club from 1911 to 1982 with the exception of the First World War years.

[9] After Bedford Town FC was reformed in the early 1990s home matches were for a brief spell played on a public park pitch in the area.

[10] Queens Park has hosted many communities migrating to the Bedford area over the 20th century, firstly Irish and Italian families, followed by Asians, Africans, and most recently, people from Eastern Europe.

Queens Park is an unparished area, with all community services under the direct control of Bedford Borough Council.

[13] Ford End Road acts as the "high street" for the area, and includes independent supermarkets, deli's, takeaway restaurants, and a Tesco Express store.

Further shops and businesses are located on Iddesleigh Road, including convenience stores and Queens Park post office.

[20] Enterprise House (located on Old Ford End Road) is a small adult education centre operated by Bedford College.

[26] Vehicular access to Queens Park from Bedford town centre is across the nineteen-span Ford End Road railway bridge, constructed in 1894.