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....
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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...
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...
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...
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....
17 May River Pageant to mark HM The Queen’s official 90th birthday
The Massey Shaw Education Trust is proud to announce we will be taking part in a flotilla of vessels joining together to celebrate the Queens 90th Birthday. The river parade will take place on Saturday 11th June and will include well known vessels Gloriana (The Queens...
06 Apr Isle of Dogs audio board walk tour launch
On Wednesday 6th April 2016 residents and local interest groups joined together to take part in the launch of the Island Board Walk project. This great project offers an in depth walking tour around the Isle of Dogs for all ages and is supported by local...
16 Jan BBC Radio London Interview
David Rogers was invited by BBC Radio London for an interview earlier this morning (Saturday 16 January 2016) to talk about Massey Shaw and the London Boat Show. After a successful week at the London Boat Show with an average of just under 100 visitors a day to...