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…
Go ‘Bendy’ Go

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 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…
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…
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…
The Bendigo Story – Guided Walk

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

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…
Every Grave Tells A Story

Every Grave Tells A Story

We have more information about the grave of Mary Thompson, Bendigo’s mother. She is not in the same plot as Bendigo, but actually in an entirely different cemetery. Below is…