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HFF Bennerley Nottinghamshire 31st May 2026

nobody@ipernity.com (Loose_Grip/Pete) — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 22:07:25 +0000

Opened in 1878 it formed part of the GNR's Derbyshire Extension and after opening of the GCR main line trains ran from Nottingham Victoria to Derby via Bagthorpe Junction until closure. It is one of only two wrought iron railway viaducts remaining in the UK.

Passenger services were withdrawn in 1964 and Bennerley Viaduct closed altogether, along with the rest of the line, in 1968 as a result of the Beeching cuts. A contractor was appointed to demolish the viaduct but wrought iron cannot be cut up using conventional metal-cutting equipment and it would therefore have to be dismantled piece by piece. The cost was deemed prohibitive and the viaduct remained in situ.

HFF to everyone. Have a brilliant weekend.

HBM Rufford Abbey Nottinghamshire 4th April 2025

nobody@ipernity.com (Loose_Grip/Pete) — Mon, 23 Jun 2025 06:16:22 +0000

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According to English Heritage Rufford is "The best-preserved remains of a Cistercian abbey west cloister range in England, dating mainly from around 1170. Incorporated into part of a 17th century and later mansion, set in Rufford Country Park".

The sun is out but these benches in the country park await the warmer weather!

HBM to everyone. Enjoy the day.

HWW Bramcote Nottinghamshire 18th March 2025

nobody@ipernity.com (Loose_Grip/Pete) — Mon, 14 Apr 2025 06:26:02 +0000

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My wife's mother worked in the Post Office in the small Nottinghamshire village of Bramcote in the late 1920s-early 1930s. We recently found a reference to the "Old Post Office" online so decided to take a look.

Surprisingly the Old Post Office still had its old Post Office sign! It is now a private residence and Bramcote is no longer a small village being virtually connected to the city of Nottingham.

HWW to everyone. Have a great day.

HBM Clumber Park Nottinghamshire 10th April 2025

nobody@ipernity.com (Loose_Grip/Pete) — Sun, 22 Feb 2026 07:20:52 +0000

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Clumber Park is a country park in The Dukeries near Worksop. The estate, which was the seat of the Pelham-Clintons, Dukes of Newcastle, was purchased by the National Trust in 1946.

This is a very impressive building but in fact it is "only" the stables. The main house built in the 18th century suffered several fires and then post-WWI heavy taxation led the 9th Duke to demolish it in 1938.

There's only one bench but it's a long one and well used.

HBM to everyone. Enjoy the start of the new week.

HFF Clumber Park Nottinghamshire 10t Apri 2025

nobody@ipernity.com (Loose_Grip/Pete) — Thu, 10 Apr 2025 20:56:31 +0000

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HWW Rufford Abbey Nottinghamshire 4th April 2025

nobody@ipernity.com (Loose_Grip/Pete) — Wed, 09 Apr 2025 06:02:12 +0000

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The original Cistercian Rufford Abbey was founded by Gilbert de Gant in 1147. After Henry VIII's Dissolution of the monasteries the estate was granted to George Talbot, 4th Earl of Shrewsbury, partly demolished and converted to a country house between 1560 and 1590. The abbey and 150 acres of grounds were bought by Nottinghamshire County Council in 1952. In 1956 the late 17th century north and east wings were demolished and the remains opened to the public by the Council.

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HFF Retford Nottinghamshire England 6th July 2024

nobody@ipernity.com (Loose_Grip/Pete) — Thu, 05 Sep 2024 13:21:38 +0000

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Seen through a chain link fence at Retford station northbound LNER Azuma 801104 is heading north with 1D01 the 05.55 to Leeds.

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HBM Clumber Park Nottinghamshire 6th July 2024

nobody@ipernity.com (Loose_Grip/Pete) — Sun, 07 Jul 2024 21:24:38 +0000

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Not actually a bench but the view over the lake and the Canadian Geese swimming in it is very pleasant from this spot. Clumber Park is owned by the National Trust.

HBM to everyone. Enjoy the start of the new week.

HBM Great Central Railway Ruddington Nottinghamshire 16th March 2024

nobody@ipernity.com (Loose_Grip/Pete) — Mon, 18 Mar 2024 09:16:00 +0000

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This weekend marks the 125th Anniversary of the opening of the MSLR/Great Central Railway extension from Annesley to London Marylebone. To mark the occasion both GCR North & South participated in a weekend Gala.

The two halves were linked by a heritage bus service and I took it from Quorn to Ruddington. This is the northern terminus now with two platform roads and a central siding. Class 20 diesel D8154 sits in the new platform line only completed the day before! An HST or more fittingly for this celebration an Intercity125 is on the left with a Class 08 Jocko in the centre.

The platform bench is from the late-lamented Nottingham Victoria station. HBM to everyone. Enjoy the start of the new week.

HFF Great Central Railway (N) Rushcliffe Nottinghamshire 20th December 2018

nobody@ipernity.com (Loose_Grip/Pete) — Wed, 17 Nov 2021 12:26:47 +0000

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British Railways Standard 2 2-6-0 78018 passing through Rushcliffe Halt on the northern section of the GCR with the 12.30 Santa Special. 78018 has just come off the single track section from Ruddington and is passing the disused Hotchley Hill signal box. These days we use smokeless fuel so no more dramatic skies and less pollution!

HFF & have a great weekend.

Newstead Abbey Mansfield Nottinghamshire 28th August 2021

nobody@ipernity.com (Loose_Grip/Pete) — Thu, 09 Sep 2021 14:55:54 +0000

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A visit to Newstead Abbey north of Nottingham the former home of Lord Byron. The priory of St. Mary of Newstead, a house of Augustinian Canons, was founded by King Henry II of England about the year 1170. It was converted to a domestic home in 1540 following the Dissolution of the Monasteries.

HFF to everyone and have a great weekend.

Bawtry Nottinghamshire 28th February 2009

nobody@ipernity.com (Loose_Grip/Pete) — Thu, 06 Aug 2020 19:16:58 +0000

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British Railways Britannia Class 4-6-2 70013 Oliver Cromwell scatters the seagulls as it speeds southwards on the East Coast Main Line near Scrooby, just south of Bawtry.

HFF and have great (if a bit hot) weekend!

Aslockton Nottinghamshire 27th June 2015

nobody@ipernity.com (Loose_Grip/Pete) — Sat, 27 Jun 2015 21:23:11 +0000

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Avro Vulcan XH588, the last flying V-bomber in the world seen over Nottinghamshire en route back to its Doncaster base after a northern circuit.