<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Middleton Towers Restoration Group]]></title><description><![CDATA[Preserving history, connecting communities, one cup of tea at a time.]]></description><link>https://www.lynnderehamrailway.co.uk/news</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 20:24:02 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.lynnderehamrailway.co.uk/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Generous donation received!]]></title><description><![CDATA[We are incredibly grateful to local business William George sand and gravel for their £500 donation to the project. William George are the leading family-run aggregate supplier in the West Norfolk area. Please head over to their website below for your aggregate needs. We have allocated a portion of this donation to securing the purchase of a replica VR post box, purchased from: https://www.wellsreclamation.com/postbox-v-r/p3385 The remaining amount from the donation will be set aside for the...]]></description><link>https://www.lynnderehamrailway.co.uk/post/generous-donation-received</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a42a47d69b2dfbbf128fb28</guid><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 17:01:01 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>mtrgnorfolk</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Photos from the site work + sand train!]]></title><description><![CDATA[On site with NGR Construction, 13th June 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.lynnderehamrailway.co.uk/post/photos-from-the-site-work-sand-train</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a324cbfa3667807a659a5cb</guid><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/97443a_8bd58b0b70874c79bd43e1590d9759b9~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>mtrgnorfolk</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meeting a distant relative of the quarry man, Joseph Boam]]></title><description><![CDATA[Last Saturday, group founder Alex Brammer had the pleasure of meeting Joseph Boam, a distant relative of his namesake Joseph Boam, who ran Joseph Boam Ltd, the original sand quarry behind Middleton Towers. Alex presented Joseph with one of our group's totem fridge magnets, as well as a Hornby replica of the Joseph Boam no.510 7 plank, 13-ton wagon which would have been in operation on the line. Following Boam's passing, the firm eventually turned into British Industrial Sand which, later down...]]></description><link>https://www.lynnderehamrailway.co.uk/post/meeting-a-distant-relative-of-the-quarry-man-joseph-boam</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a324d25b4f7f826f569da64</guid><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/97443a_f86d993d194c42caa82f99254b071e42~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>mtrgnorfolk</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[7th and 8th April site working]]></title><description><![CDATA[Day 1 &#38; 2 | Lamp (store) room cleared out and ready for restoring. Thank you to NGR Carpentry &#38; Bespoke Joinery for your great work. There is a long way to go, but measurable progress is starting to show  We have collectively decided that the brickwork on the rear of the lamp room will be raised by 3 bricks, to allow for a higher ceiling in the future kitchenette. The following items will be kept safe and will be retained for future use: 2x sand fire buckets (decorative use) 1x stove...]]></description><link>https://www.lynnderehamrailway.co.uk/post/7th-and-8th-april-site-working</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a324d82a3667807a659a720</guid><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/97443a_ad63c2452f4046d8802d8c8be212572a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>mtrgnorfolk</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[2024-25 Accounts Published]]></title><description><![CDATA[We are happy to release our full set of accounts to the general public, as part of our commitment to our followers and our patrons to be as transparent as possible. Please click the above link to download the 2024-25 accounts.]]></description><link>https://www.lynnderehamrailway.co.uk/post/2024-25-accounts-published</link><guid isPermaLink="false">699c997c0ce516214dc38bd8</guid><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 18:16:37 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>mtrgnorfolk</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meeting on site with Network Rail]]></title><description><![CDATA[It was a productive meeting on site with Network Rail, where we discussed the plan going forwards and the procedures to follow to ensure safe working beside the active railway line. It was great to have Nathan from NGR Carpentry &#38; Bespoke Joinery  in attendance, as we all talked about work methodology and how best we can proceed with the work. In the coming days, we will be discussing with Network Rail the progress of the lease proposal. Once a lease is in place, we will have more...]]></description><link>https://www.lynnderehamrailway.co.uk/post/meeting-on-site-with-network-rail</link><guid isPermaLink="false">699c98d80ce516214dc38a49</guid><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/97443a_884b80e7d1d04b0182baacc6a946cc0b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>mtrgnorfolk</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Network Rail approval received]]></title><description><![CDATA[We are pleased to announce that we have now received approval from Network Rail to commence work on the platform buildings. We are planning on attending the site with Network Rail on Tuesday 3rd February to discuss a plan going forwards. From there, we will be able to block book work days on site. We will provide an update on this following the meeting.]]></description><link>https://www.lynnderehamrailway.co.uk/post/19-01-2026-network-rail-approval-received</link><guid isPermaLink="false">697a861f55d806ef8a1dc100</guid><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 21:56:48 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>mtrgnorfolk</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Progress Update]]></title><description><![CDATA[Following our previous post regarding delays to the project, we can now confirm that we will be supported in our responses to Network Rail by our local MP James Wild, as well as our grant provider, Railway Heritage Trust. We will provide updates on here as they come.]]></description><link>https://www.lynnderehamrailway.co.uk/post/progress-update</link><guid isPermaLink="false">697a86b7d8141148d4027d0a</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>mtrgnorfolk</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Year Update]]></title><description><![CDATA[Happy New Year to everyone. We wanted to provide an update on the status of where we’re at. Essentially, we are behest to Network Rail’s policies, procedures and paperwork. We opened a new case in July last year with the architectural plans and schedule of works with regards to the new roofs, new canopy and ceiling timber. This case is still open. New information has come to light today. Network Rail have now insisted that we require a lease agreement with them, before we can start work on...]]></description><link>https://www.lynnderehamrailway.co.uk/post/new-year-update</link><guid isPermaLink="false">697a868255d806ef8a1dc1c1</guid><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>mtrgnorfolk</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Setback: Unsuccessful in obtaining a Rural Communities Grant (Rural England Prosperity Funding)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Unfortunately, our application for a grant via the Rural Communities scheme has been rejected. This also means that our application for...]]></description><link>https://www.lynnderehamrailway.co.uk/post/setback-unsuccessful-in-obtaining-a-rural-communities-grant-rural-england-prosperity-funding</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68a869ee12a9126f7a99fdd6</guid><pubDate>Fri, 22 Aug 2025 13:00:32 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>mtrgnorfolk</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Site visit 17.08.2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Morning site visit, 17.08.2025 Platform fence: installed Next step: scaffolding &#38; brick work   We were joined on site again by NGR...]]></description><link>https://www.lynnderehamrailway.co.uk/post/site-visit-17-08-2025</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68a2d00681e6ee2fae599a52</guid><pubDate>Sun, 17 Aug 2025 07:03:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/97443a_617dcc01eed444e884949242cb68e13d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>mtrgnorfolk</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Video: Exploring Middleton, Norfolk UK &#38; Middleton Towers Railway Station]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thank you to Stephen Allen  for coming along to record a segment for his new video. It was good to chat to you and we’ll have you on site...]]></description><link>https://www.lynnderehamrailway.co.uk/post/video-exploring-middleton-norfolk-uk-middleton-towers-railway-station</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68a2d0ca6aa481be492f0d64</guid><pubDate>Sat, 16 Aug 2025 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://youtu.be/ZpdSTkPsQNA?si=d7EBUAU72MTOBqCZ" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>mtrgnorfolk</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Site visit 03.08.2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today, myself and Richard attending the site and we were accompanied by our appointed builder, NGR Construction Ltd  who started work on...]]></description><link>https://www.lynnderehamrailway.co.uk/post/site-visit-03-08-2025</link><guid isPermaLink="false">689078cb66bbad2db64fe188</guid><pubDate>Sat, 02 Aug 2025 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/97443a_10361069890e4186b3e53cfe31eaf57a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>mtrgnorfolk</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rural Communities Project Fund (REPF) stage 2 application submitted]]></title><description><![CDATA[I am pleased to announce that the stage 2 documentation for the REPF grant, which aims to increase facilities in rural areas, has now...]]></description><link>https://www.lynnderehamrailway.co.uk/post/rural-communities-project-fund-repf-stage-2-application-submitted</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6882522e80eb304135cacc5c</guid><pubDate>Thu, 24 Jul 2025 15:33:16 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>mtrgnorfolk</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Update 22.07.2025: fence proposals approved by Network Rail, site visit planned for Sunday 10th August.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Following my earlier post regarding the awaiting of approval for our building plans and fence plans, I am now pleased to say that the...]]></description><link>https://www.lynnderehamrailway.co.uk/post/update-22-07-2025-fence-proposals-approved-by-network-rail-site-visit-planned-for-sunday-10th-augu</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68825201ba61460edd700d12</guid><pubDate>Mon, 21 Jul 2025 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>mtrgnorfolk</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plans pending with Network Rail]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our architectural plans and fence plans are still with Network Rail but have come back a few times as Cat.2 - requires amendments, for...]]></description><link>https://www.lynnderehamrailway.co.uk/post/plans-pending-with-network-rail</link><guid isPermaLink="false">688251d5251a639c1489af4c</guid><pubDate>Mon, 21 Jul 2025 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>mtrgnorfolk</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Norfolk County Council will not fund review of old rail line]]></title><description><![CDATA[https://www.edp24.co.uk/news/25231260.norfolk-county-council-will-not-fund-review-old-rail-line/?fbclid=IwY2xjawLvMJpleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHvV...]]></description><link>https://www.lynnderehamrailway.co.uk/post/norfolk-county-council-will-not-fund-review-of-old-rail-line</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68825167251a639c1489ae48</guid><pubDate>Fri, 13 Jun 2025 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>mtrgnorfolk</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Group statement: response to the rejection of our petition for a feasibility study into the resurrection of the Lynn and Dereham Railway.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Petition and response link: https://norfolkcc.cmis.uk.com/.../Consideration-of-a ... The Middleton Towers Restoration Group are working...]]></description><link>https://www.lynnderehamrailway.co.uk/post/group-statement-response-to-the-rejection-of-our-petition-for-a-feasibility-study-into-the-resurrec</link><guid isPermaLink="false">688251a580eb304135cacb20</guid><pubDate>Tue, 10 Jun 2025 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>mtrgnorfolk</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA["‘Herculean effort’ required to ensure funds are in place for Middleton Towers railway station revamp" - Lynn News]]></title><description><![CDATA[https://www.lynnnews.co.uk/news/herculean-effort-required-to-ensure-funds-are-in-place-for-9413615/]]></description><link>https://www.lynnderehamrailway.co.uk/post/herculean-effort-required-to-ensure-funds-are-in-place-for-middleton-towers-railway-station-revam</link><guid isPermaLink="false">680748b750132b0be23896ec</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Apr 2025 07:43:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/97443a_ddc58c64b5574afd900e1a6d8c88a8a4~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_496,h_101,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>mtrgnorfolk</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Site visit with Historic England]]></title><description><![CDATA[I was joined on site this morning by a representative of Historic England, who are assessing our application for a listing of the entire...]]></description><link>https://www.lynnderehamrailway.co.uk/post/site-visit-with-historic-england</link><guid isPermaLink="false">680749033933f6b592b8ccae</guid><pubDate>Wed, 16 Apr 2025 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/97443a_b1c6f11de98545b6899d100435c7bf62~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>mtrgnorfolk</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>