New Plaque For New Yard

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…

Bendigo Gallery At Paramount Gallery

The Bendigo Gallery is now available to view again in Nottingham City Centre.  The Bendigo Heritage Project has collected a number of images and artwork over the years. Any pictures…
A Review Of 2023

A Review Of 2023

Hello Supporter. We hope that you are well. 2023 has been a busy year for the Bendigo Heritage Project. We have continued to operate our guided walking tour, taking groups…
Bendigo Visits County Cork In Ireland

Bendigo Visits County Cork In Ireland

We don’t believe that Bendigo ever travelled outside of the British mainland, although many of his fellow prize-fighters did, often to the United States or Australia. All of Bendigo’s fights…
Bendigo – From Pugilist To Preacher

Bendigo – From Pugilist To Preacher

The Bendigo Heritage Project are pleased to take their gallery of images and artwork to the William Booth Memorial Centre in Sneinton. The entrance to the William Booth Centre and…
Bendigo And The Castle

Bendigo And The Castle

When we raise a statue to Bendigo in Nottingham, we will have to decide on a suitable location. What about Nottingham Castle? Bendigo was afterall, a Nottingham man through and…

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…
New Civic Plaque For Bendigo

New Civic Plaque For Bendigo

Legendary Prize-Fighter ‘Bendigo’ is known to have a strong association with the Forest Tavern in Nottingham. He was close to the landlord John Ellis, who supported him in his career…
Bendigo On The Big Screen

Bendigo On The Big Screen

We have always thought The Bendigo Story would make it to the big screen. Well now it has. Well sort of. Bendigo gets 'name checked' and even appears in one…