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[Dock Museum @DockMuseum]

What a weekend. Thank you to you all for coming to visit us at “The Dave Museum”for the tears, love and messages. Exhibition open until October. Thank you for the support @WandFCouncil @BAESystemsplc @BBCBreakfast @LakesCumbria @BBC_Cumbria
@HairyBikers
and Lili 🥰

[High Sheriff of Cumbria @HSofCumbria]

And the Best bit about
@DockMuseum
They Have Dave's last Bike , 'Gladys'
#DaveDay

[Dock Museum @DockMuseum]

Thank you, it meant so much to us and thank you for the kind words.
We are ready, safe travels everyone and see you over the weekend
@WandFCouncil @LakesCumbria @VisitEngland

[High Sheriff of Cumbria @HSofCumbria]

The much anticipated Dave Day is comming to Barrow this week.
So @DockMuseum have prepared an Exhibition about Dave and his life.
I was proud to be asked to adress a select audience tonight who are to have a preview

[Dock Museum @DockMuseum]

Today was no ordinary day as we hosted @BBCBreakfast for the #spendingreview
What a fabulous team they are and thank you to the gent and professional @BenMBoulos Come back soon @WandFCouncil @LakesCumbria @VisitEngland

[Dock Museum @DockMuseum]

Thank you for the kind words 👏

[[email protected] @georgehostelcat]

Took a group last week and they were delighted with the tour. Thank you

[Dock Museum @DockMuseum]

Open all week folks, 11-4pm.
As it is half term we have so much for you to do including free activity sheets, free treasure hunt, free App to down load and come and play the new fabulous Barrow top trumps ! @WandFCouncil @HeritageFundNOR @LakesCumbria @VisitEngland

[Dock Museum @DockMuseum]

We are incredibly proud of the small team at your #Museum, third year in a row ✊ https://t.co/glg0DRzlHq
Thank you @WandFCouncil @cumbriatourism 🤞
@HeritageFundNOR @HeritageFundUK @VisitEngland @lsutherland

[Dock Museum @DockMuseum]

“History in the making” 👏👏fantastic news.
Come and see our fabulous Shipyard town Gallery and learn all about this amazing story from farm to furnace
@WandFCouncil @HeritageFundUK @NatHistShips @LakesCumbria
@10DowningStreet @MI5GCJ

[Westmorland and Furness Council @WandFCouncil]

On behalf of His Majesty The King, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has today announced Royal Charter status for the Port of Barrow, marking a historic moment for Barrow’s shipbuilding history. 👏⚓️

Read more on our website: https://t.co/78INjuoyHp

[Dock Museum @DockMuseum]

Yesterday we had a fabulous visit from @pip_says We thoroughly enjoyed hosting you both. Safe travels, stay in touch and we can’t wait to hear the podcast @WandFCouncil @LakesCumbria @cumbriatourism #UKSPF let’s go culture

[Dock Museum @DockMuseum]

Tommy’s medal is home where it belongs.
Thank you all who attended this evenings private unveiling.
The medal is now out on display for all to enjoy
@WandFCouncil @LakesCumbria @VisitEngland @HeritageFundNOR #dickinmedal @ThePaulLaidlaw @BBC_Cumbria @cumbriatourism

[Dock Museum @DockMuseum]

What is under the drape ?
Coming soon to your award winning #museum @WandFCouncil @BBC_Cumbria @BBCNWT @LakesCumbria @stephfinnon @cumbriatourism @VisitEngland

[Dock Museum @DockMuseum]

We will try our best to arrange that @gilljep 😉
Thank you for coming down #supportinglocal @WandFCouncil @LakesCumbria

[Gill Jepson💙 @gilljep]

Another promo visit yesterday on a very wet day! Thanks to @DockMuseum for inviting me! Next time lets have a sunny summer day 😂#booksigning #authorlife #newbook @amberleybooks

[Dock Museum @DockMuseum]

Thank you for all the support @stephfinnon @BBC_Cumbria 🥰
Listen to the on air great reveal of the fabulous Dickin medal live in the studio below 🥰
@WandFCouncil @LakesCumbria @NatHistShips

[BBC Cumbria @BBC_Cumbria]

"Since the auction, it's been like a dream." 🎖 Tommy the WW2 pigeon's medal has dropped by the studio with @stephfinnon on its way to the Dock Museum: https://t.co/08Gbiaj01W

[Dock Museum @DockMuseum]

It’s home, Tommy’s Dickin medal is back with us.
A joy today for us to meet such fabulous, happy and as passionate people as us @ThePaulLaidlaw @stephfinnon @BBC_Cumbria thank you. Now our work starts, watch this space for more. @WandFCouncil @LakesCumbria @SamPlum4

[Dock Museum @DockMuseum]

What a fabulous addition to our collection with the most amazing story 🥰
We can’t wait to have it on display and share it with you !
@WandFCouncil @HeritageFundUK @HeritageFundNOR @BBC_Cumbria @BBCTheOneShow
@cumbriatourism @LakesCumbria

[BBC Cumbria @BBC_Cumbria]

Bravery medal awarded to pigeon sold for £30k https://t.co/l9c5qHb6dX

[Dock Museum @DockMuseum]

Fabulous!
We are so pleased that Tommy’s medal is coming home, that was a hard few minutes but “justice is done” and we can share this fabulous story with our community 🥰 for all to enjoy @WandFCouncil @HeritageFundUK @HeritageFundNOR @lsutherland @NatHistShips

[Royal Pigeon Racing Association @official_rpra]

The Dickin Medal awarded to pigeon 'Tommy' NURP41DHZ56, for assisting the Dutch Resistance during World War II, was auctioned by Laidlaw Auctioneers & Valuers in Carlisle today. https://t.co/OakZi8QByW

[Dock Museum @DockMuseum]

“Our Bob” is looking for inspiration for a new cap, if only he knew an inspirational Barrovian woman who had a number of caps @StanwayGeorgia thank you 🙏
Come in to our gallery for a pleasant surprise @WandFCouncil @HeritageFundNOR @HeritageFundUK @lsutherland @LakesCumbria

[Dock Museum @DockMuseum]

This is all #ThanksToYou 🥰
Happy 30th to our friends from @HeritageFundUK @HeritageFundNOR @lsutherland
#shipyardtown is an amazing project.
By the way, it is also our 30th 😉
@WandFCouncil @BAES_Maritime @WandFCThrivComm

[Dock Museum @DockMuseum]

Some of the Museum team had a volunteer day onboard @SeasYourFuture Pelican as she is docked in Barrow.
Thank you to the crew for looking after us and feeding us 😋
We will be back
@WandFCouncil @HeritageFundNOR @HeritageFundUK @lsutherland @WandFCThrivComm @NatHistShips

[Dock Museum @DockMuseum]

Today we welcomed a delegation from Japan delivering a tour concentrating on the remarkable history we have that country.
Well done Graham 👏
@WandFCouncil @HeritageFundNOR @HeritageFundUK @lsutherland @WandFCThrivComm @NatHistShips @LakesCumbria