SIR Malcolm Campbell’s 130mph world record-breaking speedboat, the Bluebird K3, will again attempt its first public outing under its own power at this year’s Thames Traditional Boat Festival at Henley over the weekend of July 15 to 17.
Last year’s festival was a great success, with more than 10,000 visitors and Bluebird’s attempt drew huge crowds to the bank in anticipation. Unfortunately, there was a small engine bay fire that halted the run, so better luck to the Bluebird this year!
More than 180 traditional boats of all sorts and sizes will participate this year — from
Three Men in a Boat-style Thames rowing skiffs and punts, Venetian gondolas to slipper launches and a fleet of more than 20 Dunkirk Little Ships, including a return visit from Second World War torpedo boat, the MTB 102.
The very popular Queen’s row barge
Gloriana will also pay a return visit, enabling the public to get close up and see her rowed each day.
This year there will be two historic passenger steamers providing trips for visitors — the 1883 Alaska and Windsor Belle.
More than 100 vintage and classic vehicles will be on land as well as military vehicles and a fleet of over 20 amphibious craft splashing in and out of the river.
The Royal Navy will also be present with a land-based display and air displays will be mounted on both Saturday and Sunday using vintage and wartime aircraft.
Catering will include the return of the very popular Golden Ball pop-up pub, the Time for Tea vintage tearooms, Daisy’s vintage ice cream and plenty of other unusual food and drink emporiums. Or simply bring a picnic to enjoy on the riverbank.
Pictures of Maidenhead MP, Theresa May. To search for a specific photo, please use the reference number printed in the newspaper caption.
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Galleries from Slough and its surrounding villages. To search for a specific photo, please use the reference number printed in the newspaper caption.
Galleries from Marlow and its surrounding villages. To search for a specific photo, please use the reference number printed in the newspaper caption.
Galleries from Windsor and its surrounding villages. To search for a specific photo, please use the reference number printed in the newspaper caption.
Galleries from Maidenhead and its surrounding villages. To search for a specific photo, please use the reference number printed in the newspaper caption.
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