Set Sail for the Gloucester Docks Tall Ships Photography Exhibition
Ten stunning photographs will be on display at the National Waterways Museum Gloucester Docks from 24 October to 8 November 2009. The special exhibition, organised by the Friends of the Waterways Museum and sponsored by Severnprint Ltd, features large prints of the winning photos from a recent Friends competition which asked people to submit images of the ships visiting the docks for the Tall Ships Festival on 29-31 May.
Hugh Conway Jones, local historian and member of the Friends of the Waterways Museum, explains: “The standard of the winning photographs was excellent and the photographs look fantastic blown up to A3 size and displayed within the Museum. There is a great mixture of shots, including night images, close-ups of rigging and different angles of sails, which really capture the spirit and the grandeur of these beautiful vessels.” Doreen Davies, Waterways Museum General Manager, adds: “We are delighted to be displaying these stunning photos on a large scale, which really does them justice and offers a chance for everyone to see them. The museum offers a great day out for all the family – with excellent interactive displays, boat trips on the Gloucester & Sharpness Canal, our museum shop and Coots cafe, plus the exciting new Gloucester Quays shopping centre next door.” The main competition winners were Carole Williams of Frampton on Severn and Ian Lovejoy and Jeff Arris, both from Gloucester. The 16 years and under category was won by Sophie Gardner of Tenbury Wells and Shai Hartland of Churchdown. The competition was judged by Alan Barton, Chairman of the Friends and David Pealing, sales director of Severnprint Ltd, which gave some of the prizes. The Waterways Museum, which charts the history of our nation’s inland waterways, is located in the heart of Gloucester’s historic docks. Vibrant graphics and stimulating displays specially designed to appeal to children help to bring the fascinating story of our waterways to life. In addition to exploring the museum galleries, visitors can also experience a boat trip on the canal and find refreshment in the nearby café. For more information about The National Waterways Museum Gloucester Docks visit www.nwm.org.uk/gloucester or call 01452 318201. Ticket prices are: Adult - £ £3.95; Senior Citizens & concessions - £3.50; Children - £2.75; Family - £12; under 5’s – Free. The Museum is open daily from 11am to 4pm. The winning photos can also be seen online, together with information about the history of the docks, at www.gloucesterdocks.me.uk ENDS For further press information please contact: Debbie Walker, Communications Manager, The Waterways Trust
Tel: 077486 40577 email debbie.walker@thewaterwaystrust.org.uk EDITORS’ NOTES The National Waterways Museum houses the nationally important inland waterways collection and archives. The museum in Gloucester Docks, along with those in Ellesmere Port and Stoke Bruerne, tell an important story, comparable in influence to rail, maritime history, and coal, and one which has influenced almost every aspect of life – social, economic, technological and environmental, over the last 300 years.
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