15 May Compass swinging completed
The humble steering compass is still an important navigational tool and today (Monday 15 May 2017) our volunteer crew completed its compass swinging....
Author: Massey Shaw
08 Jan Fire-floats and Fireboats on sale now by David C. Pike
Massey Shaw has a vast heritage on the River Thames but she wasn’t the first fireboat or fire-float on the River....
17 Dec Dunkirk 2017 trailer released by Christopher Nolan
Warner Bros. has debuted the new trailer for Christopher Nolan’s Dunkirk (2017). Dunkirk, which Nolan is directing from his own original screenplay, has cast a crop of newcomers who include: Fionn Whitehead (ITV‘s Him) Jack Lowden (’71) Aneurin Barnard (Citadel) One Direction singer/songwriter Harry Styles. Mark...
26 Nov Lord Mayors Show 2016
The Massey Shaw Education Trust was proud to be invited to the London Boat Show 2016 as a feature boat on the waterfront....
09 Nov LFB popup museum launches in Lambeth
Alongside modern day fire engines, visitors will have a rare opportunity to view the Brigade's video and photographic archives, which highlight the history of Lambeth and its historic landmark building on Albert Embankment. The attraction will be based in the old workshop at the rear of...
18 Sep Great River Race 2016
The Massey Shaw Education Trust moored up in Richmond near the finish line of the Great River Race 2016....
02 Sep The Great Fire – First Day Covers released by The Post Office
The Post office has launched a special First Day Cover to celebrate the 350th Great Fire Celebrations. The Worshipful Company of Firefighters will be providing covers signed by the Master of the Worshipful Company from the 2nd of September. If you would like to secure a First...
31 Aug The Great Fire – First Day Covers released by The Post Office
Written by David Rogers Dear All, I am writing this newsletter on what appears to be one of the hottest days of the summer so far. The temperature is due to reach in excess of 30 plus degrees and the country seem to be on melt down! What...
11 Aug Something for the Weekend 2016
The Massey Shaw Education Trust took part in 'Something for the Weekend' at Gravesend Pier along with members of the Maritime Volunteer Service (MVS)....
27 Jun Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) grant further funding to Massey Shaw
The Massey Shaw Education Trust is pleased to announce that the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) has approved a recent application for transition funding of £100,000; with a £4,000 contribution from the Trust....