News Archives - Massey Shaw Education Trust

02 Aug VIDEO: The National Fire Service (NFS) – 75 years on from disbandment

Posted at 22:08h in News

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05 Jul Massey’s secret meeting to help form the NHS – 75 years on

Posted at 08:26h in News

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.

08 Mar Firewoman Elsie Horridge – A story of dedication and endeavour during WWII

Posted at 21:08h in News

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.

27 Dec The National Service Service (NFS) flag

Posted at 16:06h in News

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11 Dec NFS flags and other artefacts donated to Massey Shaw

Posted at 11:36h in News

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Massey Shaw volunteers setting up exhibition

07 Nov Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2022

Posted at 21:12h in AGM, News

[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.

23 Jun Dunkirk Veteran, Massey Shaw, escorts HMY Britannia marking the end of over 330 years of Royal maritime tradition

Posted at 22:44h in News

You see them, don’t you? Fireboats .... enjoying the well-established tradition of throwing water up into the air greeting the odd cruise liner or round the world yachtsman or woman.

15 May Massey Shaw features in Wharf Life Magazine to actively seek local volunteers

Posted at 20:02h in News

A key method of attracting new volunteers is to use local news outlets and organisations. We were excited to have Wharf Life Magazine on board recently to interview David Rogers.

28 Apr Main engine water pump overhaul

Posted at 12:13h in News

We have recently completed the overhaul of the main engine cooling water and bilge pumps.

07 Mar 3D printing used to restore wheelhouse Kent Screen

Posted at 22:34h in Image Gallery, News

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