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A newspaper cutting that helped to start the PSPS Medway Queen withdrawn during the early days of the PSPS PSPS members at Margate in 1964 Charter of the Consul by the PSPS in 1961 PSPS Blackheath Model Rally in 1962
Charter of the Bristol Queen to Tenby by the PSPS in 1967 Consul in the Upper Pool of London in 1963
Menu for the 25th Birthday dinner in 1984 Douglas McGowan, Johnathan Cohen and Pat Bushell at the Savoy in 1980 Balmoral departing from Great Yarmouth in 2003 Waverley and Kingswear Castle during the 'Grand Parade of Steam' in 1985

Waverley's First Arrival at London, 1978



Waverley arrived in London for the first time on 28 April 1978
Waverley arriving at Tower Pier for the first time

Superb footage showing the Waverley arriving at London Tower Pier for the first time on 28 April 1978.
This rare film was shot by Iain McCorkingdale. It shows Waverley arriving at the pier, VIP guests being greeted by Douglas McGowan and Terry Sylvester, scenes on the deck and Waverley's departure towards Greenwich with Tower Bridge opening for her.

To view this rare film click on the arrow above.

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