Posted at 21:46h
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The Massey Shaw Fireboat stands as a beacon of maritime history, a testament to bravery, and a symbol of resilience. Yet, maintaining such a historic vessel comes with its challenges, particularly when it comes to sourcing spare parts for its unique engines.
As custodians of a...
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We are delighted to announce that our Trustee, David Rogers, has been highly commended at the London Heritage Volunteer Awards, Trustee Award 2023.
David has been a dedicated and passionate Trustee of the Massey Shaw Education Trust Charity since...
Posted at 22:25h
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[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text]Join David Rogers and Bill Hickin in the crew space of 1930s fireboat and Dunkirk Little Ship, Massey Shaw to discuss the disbandment of the National Fire Service (NFS) and how it played a role in establishing the...
As we celebrate the formation of the National Health Service (NHS) on 5th July 1948, we reflect on Massey Shaw's secretive role off the coast of Southend on an unconfirmed date in July 1947.
Whilst researching the National Fire Service (NFS) we discovered a great story of dedication and endeavour by Fm Elsie Horridge who served from 1938 - 45 in both the Auxiliary Fire Service (AFS) and NFS in the East End of London and beyond.
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generosity of the Dance family, the Trust is now the proud custodian of a National Fire Service Blue Ensign c 1944.
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Posted at 21:12h
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[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text]We want to share as much information as possible to ensure our supporters are able to join and hear about the work we are doing to maintain Massey Shaw, so we will be hosting a hybrid AGM this year.