Fire fighter, life saver, history maker An urgent campaign launches today to raise funds to restore Massey Shaw, the London fireboat that played a key role in fighting fires during the Blitz in World War II and helped evacuate more than 600 troops from the Dunkirk...
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...
[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 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...
[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...
[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...
[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]On the 11th of November, volunteers travelled up the A1 to Peterborough in search of treasure.