A memorial to Richard Cowling, who was coxswain of the Flamborough life-boat for 20 years, was unveiled in Flamborough church on 18th June. Here the Vicar (the Rev.
E. Appleyard) is pointing to the memorial stone which... - View image in PDF
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SHIPS' figureheads, once-upon-a-time, were a common sight on land for, it was said, a ship in olden times without a figurehead was inconceivable.
In towns and villages by the sea they could be seen atop fishermen's...
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With only 1 in 10 joining the RNLI from a professional maritime occupation, training is especially important. Formerly, inshore and all-weather crew were trained separately – now, they are taught the core skills together, increasing both...
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Flags out for the lifeboats From Pinner to Plumstead, Romford to Richmond, Potters Bar to Petts Wood, members of almost 100 London branches were knocking on doors between 9 and 16 March during the RNLI's London lifeboat...
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(Left) Stuart Crystal chalice made for RNLI 150th anniversary in limited numbered edition of150. One panel, etched and engraved, depicts Henry Greathead's Original lifeboat, with, on reverse, the RNLI crest and dates... - View image in PDF
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THE admirably arranged and deeply interesting Tables compiled from the wreck register which the BOARD OF TRADE publishes each year, bring vividly before the mind the terrible loss of life and property which annually takes place on our coasts...
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Thursday, 4th January, 1866. THOMAS CHAPMAN, Esq., F.R.S., r.P., in the Chair.
Read and approved the Minutes of the previous Meeting, and those of the Finance and Correspondence, and Wreck and Reward...
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THURSDAY, 13th December, 1894.
Sir EDWARD BIRKBECK, Bart., V.P., in the Chair.
Bead and confirmed the Minutes of the pre- vious meeting.
Also read those of the Finance and Corre-...
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Monkey business City of Derby branch is rather short of collectors, so was glad to welcome this new recruit at Grangecroft Garden Centre - where he helped to raise £360.
Any supporters who can help in the Derby area,...
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