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by Joske Vermeule, September 1
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The Bluebird caff by Coniston Lake is worth popping into as well....do nice nibbles.
Jays
Former Morgan owner. Gone but hopefully not forgotten!
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I happen to know the author (Donald Stevens) of "Bluebird CN7" a book depicting Donald Campbells attempts on the Land Speed Record.
Highly recommended, not only as a good read , but as an insight into the early days of emerging technologies , like composite construction and head up displays.
Don't tell the author but I am happy to lend this to interested TMers.
Andy G
1999 +8 , Indigo Blue.
Ex-John McKecknie/Mike Duncan 1955 +4 racer.
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Snap we used to stay in a B&B in the lakes and on a wall was 3 photos of Bluebird as it was on the water at the point of lifting and two in the air . I offered to purchase them but she said no . Interesting programme on Donald Campbell on BBC4 at present. One of my boyhood heroes!
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As per JTL's post there is a very good Bluebird exhibition at the Lakeland Motor Museum with the history of land and water speed attempts. The Bluebird Café at Coniston as per Jays post is a good place to stop for a bite to eat and has been totally refurbished since it got flooded a few years ago.
John
1989 911 Porsche Carrera
Land Rover Series
Defender 90 SW
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Excellent programme, no doubt on I player for anyone that missed it.
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