The renowned railway writer Gordon Biddle described Nedham station as "one of the best in East Anglia"; quite some accolade! It was designed in a grand Jacobean style with decorative brickwork by Frederick Barnes and opened in 1849. It was closed by BR in 1967 and fell into disrepair. After much local pressure, the station was reopened in 1971 as Needham Market but the main building was not part of that process. After many years of total neglect, it was lovingly restored during 2000 for which the contractor won an award. It is grade II listed so it's future is secure.
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