The Ruskin Museum
@ruskin_the
Followers
991
Following
551
Media
171
Statuses
693
“The spiritual home of Donald Campbell's Bluebird K7"
Coniston, England
Joined April 2019
Don't wanna be here?
Send us removal request.
Explore trending content on Musk Viewer
Ohio
• 674295 Tweets
James Earl Jones
• 662014 Tweets
Springfield
• 438148 Tweets
Haitians
• 383203 Tweets
Wayne
• 321493 Tweets
iPhone16
• 197077 Tweets
Tyreek
• 156583 Tweets
Cops
• 149062 Tweets
Darth Vader
• 140609 Tweets
SIEMPRE FURIA SCAGLIONE
• 120441 Tweets
Jets
• 100529 Tweets
#WWERaw
• 89673 Tweets
49ers
• 74975 Tweets
Mufasa
• 66567 Tweets
ZEE PRUK BIRTHDAY
• 49351 Tweets
Yunes
• 49188 Tweets
Bret
• 29453 Tweets
#MartinFierro
• 29248 Tweets
Aaron Rodgers
• 28231 Tweets
対象作品
• 22557 Tweets
ガチャチケット
• 16493 Tweets
Goldberg
• 16111 Tweets
#NYJvsSF
• 15138 Tweets
Purdy
• 14915 Tweets
Deebo
• 14045 Tweets
Saleh
• 13772 Tweets
Gunther
• 13293 Tweets
Niners
• 11712 Tweets
Aiyuk
• 10801 Tweets
Bosa
• 10523 Tweets
Jordan Mason
• 10080 Tweets
Pinned Tweet
Update on K7’s return to Coniston
3
5
16
Donald Campbell’s Bluebird K7 will return to Coniston
The Ruskin Museum is delighted to announce that it has finally managed to secure the future of Donald Campbell CBE’s world record breaking Jet Hydroplane, Bluebird K7.
42
41
207
For everyone asking - Yes we will run Bluebird K7, we will apply to the local authorities for permission to run on Coniston Water. It’s not something that will happen overnight but it will be done and we will keep everyone updated.
Donald Campbell's boat, Bluebird K7, will run again on Coniston Water, the Ruskin Museum has announced at its homecoming press conference
2
11
58
14
15
111
Since Bluebird K7 returned to Coniston on the 9th March 2024. We have had over 6000 people come to see her, in the month of March alone. She is now on display in her purpose built wing for all to see. 💙
#thebluebirdeffect
#coniston
#bluebirdK7
#donaldcampbell
#Cumbria
16
14
89
Today it is 55 years since Donald Campbell was fatally injured in his Water Speed Record attempt on Coniston Water. Will remember Donald in our usual way with a service and wreath laying at the Memorial in Coniston, then a visit to his grave.
2
22
63
On this day 12th September 2001, a British Hero was laid to rest in Coniston. Rest in Peace Donald Campbell CBE. Our thoughts are with Gina, Don and the rest of the Campbell Family today, and of course Tonia who is now reunited with Donald ❤️
1
7
57
2/2
K7 will return to Coniston in the coming weeks to be conserved and displayed in her forever home in the Bluebird WingWe will issue further details of this exciting development when we have established a timetable for moving the boat to Coniston and installing her for display
10
14
55
On this day in 1956, Donald Campbell achieved his first Water Speed Record on Coniston Water reaching 225.63 mph in Bluebird K7.
3
10
52
On this day in 1939 Sir Malcolm Campbell set a new world water speed record on Coniston Water, Lancashire (now in Cumbria, at 141.740 mph (228.108 km/h or 123.168 kn) in Blue Bird K4
2
7
54
On this day 12th September 2001, a British Hero was laid to rest in Coniston. Rest in Peace Donald Campbell CBE. Our thoughts are with Gina, Don and the rest of the Campbell Family today❤️
0
13
42
We are pleased to announce our new addition to the Bluebird Wing. On permanent loan from Anne & Eric Hadwin, this Land Rover was used in 1960 in Utah and in Australia in 1964 when he broke the world record.
0
5
34
A very Happy Birthday to one of our favourite ladies, Gina Campbell. Lots of love from us all xx 🎂🥳
2
3
30
Lovely to meet Mr Steve Coogan today, thanks for your time and support Steve, it is very much appreciated.
0
4
31
Happy Birthday to John Ruskin. Born 1819. Thank you for your lasting legacy here in Coniston
#johnruskin
#coniston
#birthday
#legacy
0
11
32
Unfortunately we have had to block a few people who feel it is acceptable to post abusive comments. We do not accept any kind of abuse and anyone doing this in future will be blocked. We are now looking forward and trying to be positive about the future not going over old ground.
9
1
30
Wow!! - I am in complete shock, we are now over the 10k mark on Go Fund Me, you people are absolutely amazing, we can’t thank you enough ❤️❤️
1
14
26
The Ruskin Museum announces engineering partnership with WEC Group’s Engineering Academy for the Bluebird K7 Hydroplane
0
5
25
We have some very exciting news to share with you all today.
We are now the proud owners of Two Bristol Siddeley Orpheus Engines which have been very generously donated by French based company Global Hardware.
More news here
0
4
23
We have today emailed The Bluebird Project this open letter to confirm our position on Bluebird K7.
0
7
24
Now on display is our Bristol Siddeley Orpheus mark 101 engine This engine is originally from a Folland Gnat and was donated by Global Hardware.
This engine will be fitted into K7 when she returns to Coniston and will be the engine that is used when she is run on Coniston Water
5
6
23
For all you Campbell fans out there, worth a watch tonight, 10.15pm - BBC 4 👍
0
12
24
We are very proud to announce that we have yet another Bluebird soon to be gracing our wing.
Bluebird Sapheria will be on display very soon.
Follow us for updates on this and all our new additions. 💙
#bluebirdsapheria
#campbellfamilyheritagetrust
@donaldwales
0
6
22
Today the Ruskin Museum’s Lawyers have sent a letter to The Bluebird Project Ltd, clarifying our position and requesting Bluebird Project Ltd to return Bluebird K7 to the museum as promised, and not go ahead with the threat of taking it apart.
1/2
1
8
22
2/2
Sadly Tonia Bern-Campbell also passed away last June and today we will inter her ashes so she and Donald can finally be reunited. ❤️❤️
0
9
19
What a way to celebrate DMCs Land Speed Record in 1964 where he achieved 403.10mph at Lake Eyre in CN7 with this gorgeous model that has just arrived. This model was made to order so its not available for sale, and hence why it’s still in its wrapping, but what a beauty 😍
3
5
20
Happy Birthday Ruskin!
On this day in 1819 John Ruskin was born in Brunswick Square, London. This image from our collection shows him as a 3 year old, copied from the original painting by James Northcote at
@RuskinsFriends
#JohnRuskin
#RuskinMuseum
#TheLakes
0
10
22
New exhibition starting next Saturday. We’ve had a lot of interest in this, open every day from 10am - 4.30pm Admission fee applies.
0
8
21
On this day in 1956, Donald Campbell achieved his first Water Speed Record on Coniston Water reaching 225.63 mph in Bluebird K7.
0
7
20
IT’S BACK!!
The model boat regatta is back again on Coniston Water - Saturday 13th May, and we have a speed exemption👍👍
Put the date in your diaries, More details are to follow.
3
3
20
We’ve got Rich Marsh and his model K7 with us on the stall at Goodwood today. Stall 108, come along we are here all weekend.
#goodwoodfestivalofspeed
#donaldcampbell
#bluebirdk7
0
5
20
Thank you
@GBNEWS
and
@SophieReaper
for this great report.
Let’s Bring Bluebird Home
Donald Campbell broke the water speed record time and time again.
But now a legal battle has started about where his boat, the now-rescued and restored Bluebird, should be kept.
Our North West of England reporter, Sophie Reaper, has the story.
8
16
37
2
9
17
The Ruskin Museum issue legal proceedings to get Bluebird Home.
0
5
19
We’ve had an amazing response from the Go Fund Me campaign, please like and share as widely as you can so we can get the message out.
Thank you all for your continued support, it is very much appreciated.
1
9
14
@iansderbyshire
@Coventry_Bee
@bluebirdk7
That’s only your opinion, we see it as Donald Campbell’s boat and also the craft that he was tragically killed in, we will run K7 as we have said but we will do it in tribute to Donald Campbell and his achievements not just so you can see a fast boat on the water.
4
2
19
A very happy birthday to this beautiful lady. We hope you have a fantastic day Gina. Lots of love from us all 😘😘😘
0
2
19
We have today emailed an open letter to The Bluebird Project.
Please see the link below.
0
2
18
We’re at Goodwood today at stand 108, come along and see us. We are here all weekend 👍👍
3
4
18
Have you ever looked closely at our gates and gate posts?
Designed and made by local artist/blacksmith Chris Brammall
The forged sculptures connect directly to Coniston history and the Museum collections.
#cbarts
#BluebirdK7
#coniston
#lakedistrict
0
5
18
We had a great meeting with MP for Westmorland & Lonsdale
@timfarron
today. Pictured here with our Vice Chair Jeff Carroll.
0
2
18
As a part of the Jubilee Celebrations
@NTGondola
offered a cruise on the lake to various people and organisations in Coniston. We are pleased to say we attended and had a lovely time. Thank you to
@NTGondola
and to
@ConistonParish
for organising the celebrations.
2
7
18
Eric has been in the museum today fitting the new canopy to the Land Rover. 👍👍
@LandRoverUK
@KentdaleLR
3
7
18
A press statement regarding Donald Campbell’s Bluebird K7
7
11
16
Please donate if you can to our Go Fund Me appeal, here is Gina explaining the situation in her own words.
3
10
13
Only one day until Donald Campbell’s 100th Birthday. 🎉🥳
From noon tomorrow (23rd March) you will be able to see the interview with Gina Campbell along with some extra little snippets. The link will be posted on here and you will be sent to our website where you can watch it.
3
4
18
1/2 On this day 22 years ago, The Skipper, was laid to rest in Coniston. I am sure everyone is grateful to Bill Smith and the team who recovered him and he was finally “put somewhere warm”
3
1
17
Thanks so much for all your donations, liking & sharing. We have had a fantastic response but things have dropped off a bit, can I please ask you all to share the link so as many people as possible can see it.
4
15
15
Well it’s official. We are allowed to reopen on Monday 17th May. No pre booking required. Rule of 6 or 2 households for groups. Masks and social distancing still required, BUT we are finally reopening We will be open from 10am until 4.30pm daily. We look forward to seeing you.
0
4
17
On this day in 1900, John Ruskin died, aged 80
He was one of the greatest Victorians - an artist, art critic, amateur geologist, a teacher, writer, social critic and philosopher. The Ruskin Museum was
set up shortly after his death as a memorial to 'The Professor'
#JohnRuskin
0
9
16
1/2 Did anyone see Graeme Hall
@GraemeDogfather
on
@thismorning
today? Graeme was in
@ruskin_the
a few weeks ago, with his partner Nikki, doing some research for an upcoming programme he is on. What a lovely man he is, he bought a few of our
#bringbluebirdhome
goodies
1
2
16
Well deserved Neil 👍👍
The secret to our gleaming museum is out.
Our Neil is Westmorland Gazette's 'person of the week'.
Find out how
@NeilJWoodDetail
hard work keeps our cars shining >
#lakelandmotormuseum
#valet
#classiccars
3
12
43
0
2
17
Happy Birthday Arthur Ransome!
On this day in 1884 author and journalist
#ArthurRansome
was born. The
#RuskinMuseum
has a collection of his personal effects, as well as the rowing boat which inspired the famous 'Amazon'.
More Ransome info here
0
8
17
We are having an official opening of our new Courtyard, tomorrow, Saturday 21st May. Refreshments will be available in the Main Hall, and we will have an official “cutting of the ribbon”
12 noon - Saturday 21st May
All are welcome to attend.
2
2
17
Last day at Goodwood Festival of Speed. It’s been a pleasure working with The Campbell Family Heritage Trust, Gina Campbell, Brian Eastham, Neil Gilifan and Adam from Retro Classic Clothing. We are here all day come and see us on stand 108. A few photos from the last few days.
0
4
17
Are you a fan of Donald Campbell? Have you ever wanted to ask Gina a question? Now you can! To celebrate Donald Campbell’s 100th Birthday we have an exclusive Q&A with Gina Campbell, a must for any Campbell fan! email your questions to: information
@ruskinmuseum
.com
#Campbell100
2
6
16
We would like to say massive thank you to the National Trust Gondola team for allowing us to use the pier, making sure it was prepped in time and for flying the ensign at half mast. Today wouldn’t have been possible without your assistance
@NTGondola
@nationaltrust
#Campbell100
0
5
16
A typical February day in Coniston but how gorgeous is that view? Having a catch up and a coffee with Fiona from
@RuskinsFriends
who have now reopened for the season. I highly recommend the latte from
@RuskinsTerrace
cafe ☕️☕️
#brantwood
#ruskinmuseum
#coniston
#ruskin
1
3
15
Come along to our Radio Controlled Model Boat Regatta on Coniston Water on the 24th July 2021.
2
9
16
@bluebirdk7
@AlbyWilson52
@iansderbyshire
@Coventry_Bee
Honestly Bill, Will you please just stop this.
9
0
16
A lovely day at The Savoy for afternoon tea to celebrate the life of Tonia Bern-Campbell thanks for inviting us Don Wales and Gina Campbell ❤️❤️
1
2
15
Today would have been Donald Campbell’s 101st birthday. So please join me in wishing Donald a very Happy Birthday as we take time to remember him and celebrate his life and career.
The photo was created by Anthony Stuchbury who we humbly thank and give credit to.
0
1
16
How brilliant does this look?😍😍 this is a big job and these 2 photos show what’s been done in just 1 day. Fantastic effort from Lee & Dean from AM Driveways 👍👍
1
0
16
We are very proud to announce that yet again, The Ruskin Museum has been awarded the accreditation of VisitEngland Quality Assured Visitor Attraction.
2
1
15
1/3 We are pleased to announce that two of the transport wheels from the trailer/launch trolley, which was used for Bluebird’s record-breaking attempts, and were donated to The Ruskin Museum by The Lakeland Motor Museum in 2017, are now back in Coniston and will go on display at
1
4
15
2021 marks the 100th Birthday of Speed Legend and Coniston’s adopted son, Donald M Campbell CBE. To commemorate his life and achievements The Ruskin Museum and The Campbell Family Heritage Trust are planning a yearlong celebration of events to coincide with all 8 world records.
2
5
14
How beautiful this is. The Ruskin Museum Copper gilded stone pointing the way up the Coppermines Valley "Copper in our Veins" Sculpture Trail. Trail and Exhibition open this Saturday 10th August.
0
7
15
This Saturday 14th January 2023 we have an exhibition celebrating 75 years of Coniston Mountain Rescue.
Entry is free to locals with an LA21 postcode (please bring proof of residency) and any Mountain Rescue Team Member (please bring ID card as proof)
Opens at 10.30am
0
11
15
3/3 and we are pleased they are back in Coniston where they belong, again we thank the Lakeland Motor Museum for their incredibly generous donation.”
0
5
15
Our limited edition centenary pin badges are now available to pre order from our online shop.
1
7
15
Following on from my post last week, we can confirm that our 3rd donated engine is now safely with us.
(101 version on the right)
Dave Aldred also gives a bit more info for all you Orph enthusiasts in his latest Longbow update
0
2
14
Happy International Museums Day to all the museums out there. ❤️
#internationalmuseumday
#internationalmuseumday2022
0
4
14
A third jet engine donated to The Ruskin Museum for Bluebird K7 👍
0
3
13
We have one of these models which we raffle in time for Christmas.
This is a 1/18 scale model of Bluebird CN7, it comes in an acrylic case and is mounted on a plaque which shows the LSR details in 1964.
Details of how to enter will be put up tomorrow👍👍
1
3
13
Our Vice Chair, Jeff Carroll was honoured to lay flowers on the grave of Donald Campbell CBE on behalf of his daughter Gina, who couldn't attend due to restrictions. 54 years ago today the world was robbed of a brave and patriotic man. RIP Skipper
3
1
13
Wishing all of our visitors and supporters a Happy New Year and all the best for 2023.
We will reopen at 10.30am on Tuesday 3rd January and we will be paying our respects to Donald Campbell as usual on the 4th January at 11am at his memorial and graveside.
Here’s to 2023 🎉🥂
1
3
14
1/2 Well I have been on the go since early this morning, my feet are killing me but I think we did Donald proud. Thank you to everyone who came to our event tonight this is what we are all about, celebrating the life and achievements of one of the worlds bravest men,
1
1
14
We are very proud to announce that The Ruskin Museum, alongside The Campbell Family Heritage Trust will be at The Goodwood Festival of Speed this year from 23rd - 26th June 2022.
Come along and see us at stand 108
1
2
14
We have just had this fantastic lego model donated to the Museum. Isla Walton and her Dad, Dave spent hours making this model out of Lego, sourcing the blue tiles and using different Lego pieces for the engine and rudders, it even has the decals handpainted on.
1
0
13
The Ruskin Museum will close on a temporary basis at 2.30pm on Friday 8th March.
A re-opening date will be announced soon.
0
1
13
How fantastic is this 😍
Half an hour on this piece at lunch - “From the Fence 4: Bluebird K7 in Blue”.
This is solely drawn with two blue pencils. It’s an experimental piece, but I’m loving it!
#BluebirdK7
#ngautoart
#rslstudio
11
4
80
2
2
14
Coming soon..... Centenary design polo shirts, will be available from our online shop very soon.
0
5
12
Wow, that was emotional 😢 Today we officially opened our new courtyard, some of you may know we sadly lost our friend and colleague, Gill last year, so we dedicated the opening to Gill, and we asked Mo (Gill’s mum) and Barry (Gill’s husband) to cut the ribbon for us.
0
2
13
2/2
and we will continue to do so. To everyone who supports us by attending our events or by helping in other ways a massive thank you to you all. Special thank you to Hayley for the fantastic food. And Happy Birthday Donald 🎂❤️ - let’s do it again next year!
4
2
13
Call in and see us at The Ruskin Museum if you are visiting Coniston. We are open every day from 10am, last admission 4.30pm. We have 3 galleries to explore. No need to prebook
#coniston
#donaldcampbell
#johnruskin
#bluebirdK7
2
7
13
On this day in 1955 Donald Campbell achieved a new WSR with a speed of 216.20mph on Lake Mead in Bluebird K7.
0
5
13
Hello 2022!
1/5
I’ve been holding off announcing this just in case Boris decides to lock us down again but provided everything stays the same, on Tuesday 4th January we will reopen.
1
6
13
2/2
We have now reopened, we are open from 10.30am with last entry at 2.30pm, closed on Mondays.
Here’s one last photo of our new exhibit, she’s an absolute beauty👍
@LandRoverUK
@GinaCam53426643
1
3
11
2/2 We have therefore issued a further statement and an explanatory timeline on our website. We will not be accepting comments on our social media pages to allow the discussion to be via more appropriate and confidential channels.
0
3
11
On this day in 1964 in Australia, on Lake Dumbleyung Donald Campbell achieved a World Water Speed Record of 276.33 mph, on the very last day of the year. He remains the only person to have broken both the World Land and World Water Speed Records in the same year.
2
6
12
Today we would like to wish our top lady Anne Hall a very Happy 80th Birthday. Anne has been our chair for many years and she is also involved in many clubs and organisations in the area. So Happy Birthday Anne, put your feet up and have a lovely weekend of celebrations. 🎂🥳🥂
2
1
12
It’s always nice to get praise from our visitors but this message made me particularly happy this morning. Left over the weekend by one of our younger visitors. Thank you so much ❤️❤️
1
4
11