The paddle steamer Medway Queen is famous both as a well-remembered seaside excursion steamer and as the ship that saved 7000 soldiers during the Dunkirk Evacuation in 1940. An illustrated talk by Mark Bathurst of the Medway Queen Preservation Society, followed by movie footage of Medway Queen taken on what is believed to be her last trip in 1963. There will be an interval for teas, coffee, cake and biscuits.
The History of Paddle Steamer Medway Queen
Event
An illustrated talk about the famous paddle steamer.
When
Book event| Date | Time | Price | Availability | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 24 Oct 2026 | 14.15–17.30 | Book event |
Venue: Wherry Maud Trust
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Strumpshaw Community Hall, Mill Road, Strumpshaw, Norwich NR13 4FS
Organiser & Venue
Venue
Wherry Maud Trust
Address
Strumpshaw Community Hall, Mill Road, Strumpshaw, Norwich NR13 4FS
Telephone
07990523131