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Boughton Pumping StationBoughton 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

Adams Building, The Lace Market, NottinghamThe 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