Gloucester Waterways Museum Commemorates 70th Anniversary of Dunkirk aboard ‘Little Ship’ Queen Boadicea II
To mark the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Dunkirk, Gloucester Waterways Museum will be running 1940’s themed boat trips on Monday 31st May 2010 at 12 noon, 1.30pm and 2.30pm from the quay side outside the museum.
Visitors can step back in time with a special 1940’s boat ticket and experience the Gloucester & Sharpness canal on board a Dunkirk ‘Little Ship’ which will be decorated for the occasion with an opportunity to sing along to songs of the period. There will be available a small information booklet relating to the history of Queen Boadicea II, a chance for today’s generation to gain an insight into the Dunkirk experience. On display at the museum there will be an exhibition of items that emerged in the period, such as a variety of gas masks, ration books, shells and wartime propaganda. Built in 1936 Queen Boadicea II was one of the ‘Little Ships’ who joined the volunteer flotilla to sail across the channel in 1940 and rescue soldiers from the beaches of Dunkirk. Regular boat trips are run from the museum quay side daily at 12 noon, 1.30pm and 2.30pm between April and August. They are accompanied by expert commentary on the history and present use of the canal. Trips are priced at Adult £4.75, Child £3.50, Concession £4, Under 5s free and Family (two adults and two children) £15. Gloucester Waterways Museum charts the history of the nation’s inland waterways. The museum boasts vibrant interactive displays which bring to life the history of the docks and the nation’s inland waterways. Visitors can also find refreshment in the adjoining Coots café/ bar.
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