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Kew Bridge Steam Museum Events and Exhibitions 2007 Print
Friday, 05 January 2007 02:12
Visit the multi award-winning Kew Bridge Steam Museum and see steam power come alive. Marvel at the world's largest collection of steam pumping engines, in action every weekend or simply take a ride on London's only steam railway, in operation for most of the year. Children, who are admitted for free, can become a human donkey and pump water by operating the horse gin or take part in a variety of specially planned activities.

 
Whatever your age or interest, there is a full packed schedule of events and exhibitions for 2007 including:
 
January 12th – April 15th, Design For Living
An exhibition of ingenious domestic gadgets, on loan from the Museum of Nostalgia, will engage and amuse everyone, both young and old. Explore this amazing collection of fascinating and visually intriguing gadgets and mind-boggling technology from days of old, including a tiny 1935 'spy' camera, 1853 3D viewer, Victorian step commode, lawnshoes worn by a horse, a 19th century electrical stimulator and a 1935 washing machine that also claimed to make ice cream and sausages. Items from the Steam Museums’ reserve collections will also go on show for the first time, including an Aqua Vibro massager.
 
March 25th, Stirling and Hot Air Engine Rally
Over 80 Stirling and hot air engines will be working, including model and full size engines, some coal fired and others solar powered, on show in the museum’s Steam Hall, Mezzanine floor and around the Water for Life Gallery. The rally will bring together probably the most diverse collection of Stirling and hot air engines ever assembled under one roof. It will give visitors the opportunity to meet the experts and find out more about these fascinating engines.
 
April 28th & 29th, Kew Bridge Model Boat Show
This stunning exhibition will offer visitors a chance to see, at first hand, a fascinating array of model boats from clubs and individuals. There will be a special display about the Medway Queen and the Dunkirk Little Ships. There will be a demonstration pool where visitors can see models put through their paces and special childrens’ activities, including making their own model boat masterpieces.
 
May 20th, Historic Fire Engine Rally
Up to a dozen different fire engines, dating from 1914 to the 1980's, will be on display. Organised by the Fire Service Preservation Group, the rally will feature early motorised Dennis fire engines, including the magnificent 1916 petrol driven model from the Royal College of Science complete with student firemen in period dress. There will also be a mix of younger fire appliances including a war-time and 1980's models, as well as appliances which are still in use, and fire fighting displays and demonstrations.
 
July 21th & 22th, Festival of Model Tramways
 Now in its nineteenth year, the Festival features the highest quality model tramway layouts and displays. There are sales stands to supply the modeller with all the necessary materials, kits, drawings, photographs, books etc, for model tram building. There is a competition, with a trophy given for the best model tram of the show (no entry fee, just bring along models)
 
August 25th, 26th & 27th, Waterworks at War
Get ready to step back in time with this 1940s themed weekend. Visitors will be issued with a replica of a special pass that was needed in order to get into the pumping station during the war, based on one from our collection, the museum entrance will be sandbagged and a home guard unit will be on site. The pumping station probably worked at its hardest during the Blitz in the Second World War with the Cornish engines and diesels working to cope with burst water mains plus the demand from the fire fighting service. Activities include a wartime fashion show, plus tips on 'make do and mend', a variety of wartime vehicles and demonstrations, plus a special wartime menu in the café.
 
October 6th & 7th, Model Steam Extravaganza
 This ever-popular show features steam models of boats, traction engines and railway locomotives. There will be models to make and buy and competitions with prizes for the children.
 
November 17th & 18th, Live Steam Model Railway Show
This popular annual event will entertain families and railway enthusiasts alike with scores of model railway trains literally puffing away under their own steam. There will be rides on the museum's own railway with our resident steam locomotive, "Cloister", the only narrow gauge railway in London offering rides in a passenger coach, hauled by a steam powered locomotive.
 
The Cornish Engine Experience Weekend
The 90inch, Boulton & Watt and Maudslay beam engines will run on 12 special weekends throughout 2007, including most of the Bank Holidays. The focus of these weekends will be on the working life of the Victorian pumping station with specialised talks, behind the scenes tours of the original workshops, as well as standpipe tower tours.
January 1st
February 17th & 18th
March 17th & 18th
April 7th, 8th & 9th
May 26th, 27th & 28th
June 23th & 24th
July 28th & 29th
August 25th, 26th & 27th
September 22th & 23th
October 20th & 21th
November 24th & 25th
December 29th & 30th
 
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