Bendigo On The Big Screen
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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…
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…
Just The Ticket From 1856
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Just The Ticket From 1856

We came across an original ticket to one of Bendigo's exhibition matches, listed on a US Sports Memorabilia site for $2000. Jo Sports Inc are currently offering for sale a…
The Bendigo Story (Guided Walk)
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The Bendigo Story (Guided Walk)

Our Guided Walk and Tour started in April 2021. The Bendigo Story is a guided walk that celebrates the life and times of William ‘Bendigo’ Thompson, Nottingham’s legendary Prize-Fighter and…
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…
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BENDIGO

Our supporter Stuart Whomsley, tells the Bendigo story in this poetic tribute. Great work Stuart, thank you. Bendigo   Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego Way back in the bible, a long…