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We're absolutely thrilled that we've received funding thanks to the Culture Recovery Fund, so we continue to be here for you and here For culture! Here's Liz, Museum Director, to …
As I write this, the Museum is filled with the sound of school pupils enjoying, exploring, and discovering. It is simple wonderful! South Hampstead High School is the first school …
John Porter, volunteer at and former trustee of the London Museum of Water & Steam, died on 30 September 2021. John Porter had an early introduction to historic steam. Many …
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 …
During summer 2020, we opened up our carpark for local people to come over and play in the space, and created something to help in the middle of the pandemic. …
At least, the summer holidays are underway, and the Museum is full of activity and excitement. Families have been enjoying the activities, Splash! On Wednesday, in the sunshine, the courtyard …
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. …
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, …
There was a point a few days before the start of half term when I was convinced that no one would be coming to the Museum when we reopened. I …
This is now the second time we have re-opened the Museum since the start of the pandemic. We had hoped we might find it easier this time round, but all …
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