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Eastern Abutment nears Completion
The new parapet walls on the eastern abutment look splendid in wintry conditions. Many thanks to Historic England and Ackroyds contractors
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Viaduct receives help from Government's Culture Recovery Fund
Government invest in “Iron Giant” as part of Culture Recovery Fund.
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Transatlantic Boost for "Iron Giant".
Bennerley Viaduct. One of eight sites globally to receive funding from American Express to support preservation.
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Major Funding Boost for Bennerley Viaduct
The plan to convert the deck of the Bennerley Viaduct into a pedestrian and cycle route has received a massive boost from Broxtowe Borough Council.
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Viaduct to be Closed for Essential Repairs
Members of the public are being asked not to climb the earth embankments at each end of the Bennerley viaduct while essential repairs are carried out.
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Back to Work at Bennerley
Contractors resume work after the Covid 19 lockdown. The restoration of the viaduct progresses.
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Viaduct to feature in TV Documentary Series
Bennerley Viaduct to feature in new TV documentary series on the architecture the railway’s built.
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Restoration Work to Commence in March
“The importance of this viaduct cannot be underplayed, it’s one of only two surviving wrought iron railway structures of this type and is a stunning example of the genius of British engineering.” Historic England
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Erewash Partnership Support FoBV with New Office Base
FoBV move into new office base with the support of the Erewash Partnership.
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Sir Neil Cossons OBE accepts invitation to be FoBV Patron
We are delighted to announce that Sir Neil Cossons OBE has agreed to be the patron of the Friends of Bennerley Viaduct.