TPT Feb 26

River & Rowing Museum seeks ethical new homes for nationally significant collections

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January 31, 2026

The River & Rowing Museum in Henley-upon-Thames has issued a sector-wide call for expressions of interest for the ethical transfer of its collections, following the museum’s closure to the public in September. The museum is inviting approaches from accredited museums, organisations working towards accreditation, and other public or not-for-profit bodies capable of providing long-term public…
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NABO general secretary Peter Braybrook on the Whitchurch breach

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January 29, 2026

‘Reason for breach has probably been washed away’ OUR wishes for a peaceful Christmas and prosperous new year were dashed by the news of the breach of the Llangollen Canal at Whitchurch in the early hours of December 22. All of us who have watched the aftermath unfold have been impressed by the response of…
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Rallying Call to Turn Pontcysyllte Aqueduct into a Lego Landmark

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January 27, 2026

A striking six-foot Lego model of the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct has been created as part of a campaign to see the iconic structure added to Lego’s global Ideas collection, potentially making it the first Welsh landmark to feature in the world-famous range. Supporters of the project are being encouraged to vote online, with 10,000 votes required…
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Historic Spey Viaduct Collapses After 139 Years Following River Scour

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January 26, 2026

One of Scotland’s most recognisable historic crossings, the Spey Viaduct, has partially collapsed into the river below after standing for more than 139 years. Also known as Garmouth Viaduct, the structure was completed in 1886 to carry the Great North of Scotland Railway’s Moray Coast line between Portsoy and Elgin. The viaduct spans 950ft, comprising…
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Rivers Champion Jonathan White Awarded OBE for Outstanding Contribution to River Conservation

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January 24, 2026

Jonathan White, President of The Rivers Trust, has been awarded an OBE in recognition of his outstanding services to river conservation, following an announcement in the King’s Honours. A long-standing and highly respected figure within the waterways and environmental sector, Jonathan has dedicated many years to championing the protection, restoration and long-term health of the…
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Traci Dix-Williams Awarded MBE for Outstanding Services to Heritage and Community Preservation

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January 23, 2026

Traci Dix-Williams, former Chief Executive Officer of the Dudley Canal and Tunnel Trust, has been awarded an MBE in the King’s New Year Honours in recognition of her services to heritage. Describing the honour as “an unexpected and deeply humbling experience,” Traci reflected on a career spent preserving, interpreting and celebrating Britain’s industrial and cultural…
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