Boughton Pumping Station
A partnership between the local community, local authorities,
government agencies, the voluntary sector and Severn Trent Water secured
£4 million to restore and convert this Grade II listed building which
was previously derelict. It is now an invaluable community resource and
houses twenty small business units together with conference, educational
and meeting facilities and a restaurant.
Contact: Chief Executive
Tel: 01623 862366
The Adams Building,The Lace Market, Nottingham.
This Grade II* listed building by Thomas Hine is one of the most
impressive examples of Victorian industrial architecture in the city and
has been fully restored for educational use. An early privately funded
initiative in the Further Education sector which has involved several
partners and assistance from Nottingham City Council.
Contact: Group Buildings Manager
New College, Nottingham
Windles Square, Calverton
A unique set of framework knitters’ cottages saved from demolition
and renovated by the Building Preservation Society with grant aid from
the County Council. The buildings have since been sold to Gedling
Borough Council as social housing.
Contact: Building Preservation Trust
Tel: 0115 981 9622
