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Ukrainians Welcomed to Nottingham

We have recently offered our guided tour to families who have arrived in Nottingham from the war in Ukraine. It is the least we can do to welcome them to…
More Than a Statue Appeal
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More Than a Statue Appeal

You may have noticed we have changed our 'trading name' to The Bendigo Heritage Project. At a recent meeting, we reviewed the objectives of our campaign and also the individual…
Bendigo and Cricket
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Bendigo and Cricket

Bendigo’s interest and involvement with the sport of cricket is well recorded. Not only was the man himself a capable cricketer, he was also a regular visitor to Trent Bridge…
Belfast 1 – Nottingham 0
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Belfast 1 – Nottingham 0

When our campaign started in 2016, former world featherweight champion Barry McGuigan wished us luck. He also mentioned a similar campaign, for a statue in memory of Rinty Monaghan in…
The Bendigo Story – Guided Walk
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The Bendigo Story – Guided Walk

                                                                                                        Visitors to Nottingham can now learn about the incredible life of William 'Bendigo' Thomson in a new guided walking tour in the city centre. 'The Bendigo Story' is led…
A Year to Forget
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A Year to Forget

2020 was a year to forget wasn’t it? As we all tried to cope with the COVID19 pandemic, all non-essential activity was put on hold. This included our events and fundraising…
Bendy And The Baer
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Bendy And The Baer

It is unfair to compare Bendigo to other boxers with whom we might be more familiar. In Bendigo's time, the technology we enjoy today was not there for him. The…
Statue Of Bendigo – A Step Closer
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Statue Of Bendigo – A Step Closer

Since our announcement in September 2024 that we had raised the money to commission a new bronze statue of Bendigo for Nottingham City Centre, progress has been continuing behind the…
New Plaque For New Yard
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New Plaque For New Yard

We are pleased to have installed a new and improved plaque in Trinity Walk, to mark the site of Bendigo’s birth on 18th October 1811. In Bendigo's this walkway was…
Finding Sutfield Green
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Finding Sutfield Green

The third fight between Bendigo and Caunt was in 1845. Described as 'the most scandalous brawl in boxing history’ it is acknowledged as the fight that marked the beginning of…
Go ‘Bendy’ Go
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Go ‘Bendy’ Go

Go 'Bendy' Go - The Boy Who Liked To Box A new children's book about Bendigo has been published over in Australia. Go ‘Bendy’Go is based on the true story…
Bendigo And Sheffield
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Bendigo And Sheffield

It appears that some people connected to Sheffield did not respect Bendigo in the way most other followers of boxing do.  Knock - Out Razor Blades Bendigo featured in a…