Author: Kieran Lee
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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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Covid 19 halts work on "Iron Giant"
The work programme has been temporarily suspended whilst the Covid 19 lockdown is in place. The work will recommence when it is safe to do so.
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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.
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AGM: Friends of Bennerley Viaduct
Come to listen to Dr Dave Gent, a civil engineer with an expertise in wrought iron. David will be speaking to the group after the AGM.
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Work Begins on Western Ramp
The commencement of the work is another historic milestone on our journey to reopen the structure
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Bennerley Viaduct Selected for Inclusion in 2020 World Monuments Watch List
“Inclusion in the World Monuments Watch List is recognition of the cultural significance of the viaduct and of its potential to improve people’s lives”