The Danny Art Deco steam tugboat is part of our history brought back to life. We offer engaging and creative opportunities for learners of all ages to enjoy it.
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Post WW2 lots our wonderful #Canals and #Rivers fell into disrepair but slowly, many were restored by #Volunteers for us to enjoy today, contributing to the #economy #wellbeing #leisure we MUST NOT allow them to fall into disrepair again due to lack of funding #fundourwaterways
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If everyone who has ever been grateful for a nurse followed and retweeted we’d reach a million by midnight
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Corporate responsibility is rising as consumers seek sustainability and transparency when purchasing goods
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Another great #womeninmaritime
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#womeninmaritime Women's Engineering Society have found some great firsts! We'll be sure to share them through our Rewriting Women into Maritime project. #LRFHEC hec.lrfoundation.org.uk/what…
1921 @nytimes announced Mrs Carlia S Westcott of #Washington 1st woman in #America to be granted a Marine Engineer license. Mrs Wescott believed that “Women are peculiarly fitted for gas and steam engineering as...principal requirement is close attention to duty”
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Different sectors, different impacts. Investing in climate resilience can take many forms. Learn more.
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Read this latest blog from our Head of Research, Interpretation & Engagement on our Learning from the Past programme and the future of maritime heritage on @Heritage_NGOs. 👉theheritagealliance.org.uk/b…
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"An increasing number of maritime organisations will now be examining their archives through a new lens; the role of women in maritime." Read the latest feature in Horizons and work on our Rewriting Women intitative 👉 horizons.lr.org/october-2022…
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Community Participation, is the involvement of the community in projects to solve their own problems. This report, from @NCVO, explores how we can bring participatory practice into #Volunteerism and our strategies to create greater impact #HVGStratey buff.ly/3N3Ptkz
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Decarbonising indirect activities is complicated. So where do we start and what steps do we need to take?
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It passed unnoticed, but there was a really significant report into tidal stream yesterday
These aren't lagoons, but devices in the water harnessing tidal flows (e.g. below)
They're set to become game-changingly cost competitive. Cheaper than nuclear🧵
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I like TRAINS (er, I might’ve mentioned it?) but I also like historic SHIPS. So, I do hope you’ll join me afloat for a change - for STORMY WEATHER - my new @TimesRadio series about five British ships saved by volunteers! Starts 7pm this Friday; more info: bellemedia.co.uk/projects/st…
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NEWS | The restoration of the Spurn Lightship is nearing completion
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This brilliant Dutch invention uses bubbles to trap plastic trash.
We have the solutions to beat plastic pollution. Let's implement them.
#ActOnClimate #climate #Useless #Wasteless #EndPlasticWaste #GreenNewDeal
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“Areas many miles from the port will need to be physically fenced off, with customs controls in place for goods leaving the area for the rest of the UK.”
Superb piece on the logistics of freeports. Have a read and share. 👇 northwestbylines.co.uk/busin…
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Results are in! Our second #UKHeritagePulse survey reveals heritage sector is committed to the environment but highlights concern for long-term financial future.
Over 200 organisations shared their views. Read the results here: heritagefund.org.uk/about/in…. Key findings 👇 (1/4)
ALT UK Heritage Pulse Survey overview Dates in the field: 9 August to 9 September 2022 Responses: 247 Heritage sub-sector: 50% of responses from Historic Buildings and Monuments and Landscapes and Nature organisations Organisation location: 27% UK-Wide 55% England 18% Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales
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A new report finds per-acre revenue from offshore wind blows oil and gas out of the water 👇
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Looking forward to working with Lord Kamall @SyedKamall as Parliamentary Under Secretary of State @DCMS - Welcome. #HeritagePeoplePlaces
We are delighted to welcome Lord Kamall (@SyedKamall) as Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
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Council sets out bold vision and recommended option for the Winnington Corridor and Bridge cwac.co/7S5LL
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Today, we’re celebrating 10 years as a charity 🎉 We'd like to thank communities, partners and volunteers who have supported us in protecting and championing our historic canals and rivers, to make life better by water 💙See our highlights: ow.ly/ZlxC30snI8U #TrustIs10