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==Arts & Education Centre and Museum== In 2002, David and Nishani Kampfner bought ''Robin'' and founded the SS Robin Trust as a registered charity ([[Prince Philip]] is an honorary member, and [[Jim Fitzpatrick (politician)|Jim Fitzpatrick]] [[Member of Parliament|MP]], and Channel 4 news reader [[Jon Snow (journalist)|Jon Snow]] are patrons).<ref name=NatHistShips /> The Trust converted her into an educational centre and photographic gallery; in this restoration, the original beams, structures, fittings and engine were preserved and restored by her volunteer crew.<ref name=NatHistShips /> She operated as a learning centre and photojournalism gallery from 2003,<ref name=NatHistShips /> with an extensive programme of exhibitions, talks, seminars and workshops designed to build bridges between communities and interacting with local schools and businesses. The gallery, with a flexible classroom and exhibition area, was accommodated within the original cargo hold.<ref name=NatHistShips /><ref>{{cite web |title=House of Commons Crossrail Bill Committee: Evidence, paragraphs 21229-21293 |url=https://publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm200607/cmselect/cmcross/uc235-xviii/uc23502.htm |publisher=House of Commons |date=28 March 2007 |access-date=12 June 2013}}</ref>
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