Woburn Abbey has been the home of the Earls and Dukes of Bedford, one of England's most powerful families, since the 1620s. I ... t is currently the home of the 15th Duke and Duchess of Bedford and their children. Russell family members have included Prime Ministers, Ambassadors, Lord High Admirals and philosophers over the centuries and provide a direct link to the events of the past that shaped the England of today. read more