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Thames Heritage Alliance formed to campaign to protect historic sites

Posted on June 18, 2013 by Gavin Atkin

The Thames Heritage Alliance is a new organisation that hopes to become the voice for those concerned to protect and promote the heritage and of the Thames – including its historic maritime sites, boatyards and so on. It’s still a … Continue reading →

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Sephira the Musical Ark comes to Scotland to race – and to serenade whales

Posted on June 18, 2013 by Gavin Atkin

There seems to be no limit to the rapid growth of the Scottish Coastal Rowing movement – and perhaps there’s no limit either to its ambition and imagination. A case in point is Sephira the Musical Ark – an Iain … Continue reading →

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An update on Ben Wales’ restoration of the motor launch Mary

Posted on June 13, 2013 by Gavin Atkin

  Ben Wales has written in with details of his latest progress in his outdoor restoration of the former Royal Lymington Yacht Club motor launch Mary. He’s clearly a determined chap, and I’m delighted to hear that launch day is … Continue reading →

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