News & Events

NEWS AND EVENTS

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News

Railway 200 Fridays - Bristol Highlights

Welcome all to this month’s edition of Railway 200 Fridays!

Norfolk Wherry Ardea visits Excelsior’s yard for essential maintenance

Historic vessel looking good for summer season on the Broads

Ipswich Maritime Trust awarded HLF grant for Heritage Harbours project

Project team will work with local schools and communities to bring alive awareness of town's maritime heritage

Sea-Change Sailing Trust's Richard Titchener awarded MBE

Award is for services to disadvantaged young people and the community in Essex

Victory Medal Awarded to SS Freshspring's John Puddy

John saved the ship from demolition in 2013 and helped secure her future

Historic Vessel For Sale: Buckden (1936 Narrowboat)

Town Class Large Woolwich in 'as built' form and carrying condition

Events

Course: Introduction to Boat Building

3-4 July 2025, Boat Building Academy, Lyme Regis

'In Conversation with...' - free talks series at Historic Dockyard Chatham

3 July, 4 Sept 2025, Historic Dockyard Chatham. Talks include Fred Hocker of Stockholm's Vasa Museum and Alexandra Hildred from The Mary Rose

Ware Boat Festival 2025

4-6 July, Ware, Hertfordshire. Celebration of inland waterways boating on the historic River Lee

Ware Boat Festival 2025

4-6 July, Ware, Hertfordshire. Inland Waterways festival on the upper reaches of the River Lee

Maritime Crafts Day at Exeter Quay

Saturday 5th July, Exeter Quay, Devon. Dive into the world of traditional boatbuilding and seafaring crafts.

John King tug tours trips are back for the summer at M Shed

5+6 July, 9+10 August, 4+5+18+19 October, M Shed, Bristol