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Progress on the Bouton and Watt – September 2021

Congratulations to Century Millwrights and our volunteers who, between them, have completed the planned work to the Boulton and Watt, and brought the engine into a presentable state to be …
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September 10, 2021

Progress on the Boulton and Watt – July 2021

And no sooner said than done! The main contract has been let with Century Millwrights and John Vineer has already installed the new steam valve for the Boulton and Watt. …
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July 22, 2021

Progress on the Boulton and Watt – June 2021

Reopening the Museum to the public and getting the steam plant back into working order have rightly been the priorities of staff and volunteers over the last three months. However, …
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July 9, 2021

Progress on the Boulton and Watt Part 2

Progress on the Boulton and Watt Part 1 available here Well it was predictable that whatever our plans were the virus would probably throw a spanner in the works, and …
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March 15, 2021
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It’s a Zoom world: towards the Museum’s first virtual AGM

When our archive volunteers can finally re-start their work at the Museum, there’ll be plenty to keep them occupied as we contemplate how best to record the months since the …
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August 7, 2020
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Life in the Archives

Hello! My name’s Finn, and I’m an archive assistant for the museum. While the kids run around upstairs, playing with the interactive displays and trying to shin up the Triple …
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March 11, 2019
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Museum to host ABTEM Guidelines seminar

On November 21st 2018, the London Museum of Water & Steam will be holding a joint seminar with the Association of British Transport and Engineering Museums (ABTEM). The principal objective of …
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November 2, 2018

In focus: the Museum’s Library and Archive

Many Museum members and volunteers may be unaware that we hold an extensive Library and Archive – let alone other visitors and friends. But it really is a hidden gem. …
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March 21, 2018

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