Coniston plans 60-year tribute to speed ace Donald Campbell
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 11 Oct, 06:43 · Archive
The Ruskin Museum will hold a 'Walk and Talk' event on 3 January 2027 to mark 60 years since Donald Campbell's death in the Bluebird K7 on Coniston Water.
The Coniston community will honour world speed ace Donald Campbell CBE six decades after he was killed in the Bluebird K7 on Coniston Water on 4 January 1967. Campbell's name became synonymous with the lake, where he broke water speed records before his fatal accident.
The Ruskin Museum will mark the anniversary with a special 'Walk and Talk' event on Sunday, 3 January 2027. The museum said the anniversary day itself should remain a time for quiet remembrance and reflection, with a respectful gathering at Campbell's memorial and grave as in previous years. Those who wish to can pay their respects and remember the man whose life and achievements became closely connected with Coniston.
The full-day event will explore the places, people and stories associated with Campbell, the Bluebird K7 and his years in Coniston. Lunch, refreshments and admission to The Ruskin Museum are included. Attendees will receive a commemorative certificate signed and dated by Dr Mitchell, Gina Campbell, Anthony 'Robbie' Robinson and Tracy Hodgson.
How it is being reported
- Plans to mark 60 years since death of Donald Campbell on Coniston WaterThe world speed ace will be remembered at The Ruskin Museum with a special 'Walk and Talk' event on January 3, 2027.NW Evening Mail · 11 Oct, 06:00
- Plans to mark 60 years since death of Donald Campbell on Coniston WaterThe world speed ace will be remembered at The Ruskin Museum with a special 'Walk and Talk' event on January 3, 2027.Westmorland Gazette · 11 Oct, 06:00
In this story: Donald Campbell · Coniston Water · The Ruskin Museum · Bluebird K7 · Gina Campbell
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