Paddle Steamers - A Unique Heritage Preserved

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PS Waverley
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Click to find out more about the heritage of the legendary Waverley
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Paddle Steamers Find out more about the heritage of the world famous paddle steamer Waverley
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PS Kingswear Castle
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Click to find out about the heritage of the charming Kingswear Castle
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Find out more about the heritage of the charming paddle steamer Kingswear Castle

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MV Balmoral
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Click to find out about the heritage of the well-loved Balmoral
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Paddle Steamers Find out more about the heritage of the well-loved pleasure steamer Balmoral
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Heritage Ciné Film
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Heritage ciné film online
Paddle Steamers Caledonia, Bristol Queen, Waverley, Duchess of Hamilton and Many more!>
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Online Galleries
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paddle steamerspaddle steamers Have a look at some photos of old paddle steamers
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Paddle Steamers Extensive photo collection available for researchers
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British Pathe Film
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Click to see the  'Pearlies' aboard the Ryde in London plus other amazing film from British Pathe!
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Paddle Steamers Travel back in time with British Pathe to see pleasure steamers on film!>
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Using our Collection for Research
What help do you need?

Every researcher has a different need. Many enquiries can be dealt with easily by looking at 'Frequently Asked Questions', by buying a book or set of model plans, by looking through our bibliography or by following other links. Access to all of these can be found below. If you can't find an answer just contact the Collections Manager and a search of the amazing database of over 27,000 will be made!
Click to see our frequently asked questionsFrequently Asked Questions

Look to see whether you can find an answer to your enquiry easily in this section. We deal with many common questions and you might be able to find an answer instantly!
Click to ask us a questionAsk Us A Question

Ask our Collections Manager to check the computer database for material that you are looking for. Advice is also given on other sources of information around the UK.
Learn more about our collectionsCollections

With close to 30,000 objects, our collection is the largest specialist collection of its type in the UK. We are bound to find something to help you! Our collection is alive with surprises!
Click to look at publicationsBooks & DVDs

Look here to find books and DVDs on paddle and pleasure steamer heritage. There's bound to be a book on DVD that you want! Mail order links are added for convenience!
Click to view a bibliographyBibliography

A comprehensive list of books and publications that might help with your research. We have over 500 books in the PSPS Collection that might help with your research.
Click to buy a photographBuy A Print

Do you want to buy a print of an old pleasure steamer, the place where you live or perhaps an ancestor? Prints can be obtained quickly for you as well as copies of documents!
Waverley Model Plans

Do you want to build your own Waverley? A set of plans are available to get you started on your project. Send a cheque for £7.95 made payable to 'Paddle Steamer Preservation Society' to: PSPS, 31 Meadow Road, Gravesend, Kent, DA11 7LR.
Click to find a link to another websiteLinks

Our collection is huge but sometimes another society, museum or preserved steam ship would be able to offer specialist information. Also why not book a cruise on a working paddle steamer!

Our Collection Needs You!

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Princess Elizabeth ticket booth in the early 1960sWE NEED YOUR DONATIONS!

We have a great collection but with your help we can make it even greater! Donations are always welcome!

The PSPS is a registered charity (No 298328) with a core aim of preserving historic material relating to paddle steamers and educating the public on their heritage. Its collection is managed under UK Museum Association guidelines. Any material donated would therefore find a safe and permanent home where future generations will be able to enjoy and use it.

If you would like to donate material to the Paddle Steamer Preservation Society Collection please direct your enquiry to:

PSPS, 31 Meadow Road, Gravesend, Kent, DA11 7LR
or email: andrew.gladwell@yahoo.com

 

 
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