BEESTON railway station is celebrating its 175th birthday today with the unveiling of a plaque.
Sir Neil Cossons, who was born and raised in Beeston and was chairman of English Heritage for seven years, will lead the ceremony alongside David Horne, managing director of East Midlands Trains.
The station was first built back in 1839 for the Midland Counties Railway, with services beginning on June 4.
The small cottage building was replaced in 1847 with the current building.
The unveiling event will start at 11.30am.