A telephone message was received on the 2nd May from Dungeness stating that a vessel off Dengemarsh was flying a signal, " Want immediate assistance." The crew and helpers of the Life-boat John William Dudley were assembled with...
Four presentations were made at Newton Road Civil Service Club, Leeds, on July 13: (I. to r.) to George Long, the thanks of the Institution for his services on the flag day committee; to L. Bellhouse, a plaque for raising over £1,000... - View image in PDF
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This magnificent knitted quilt bedspread is the creation of the ladies of Wroxham and District branch. /( caused £700 worth of raffle tickets to be sold for a chance to own it when the branch held a luncheon at the Norfolk Broads Yacht... - View image in PDF
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On the 21st April the coastguard telephoned that three small fishing boats were sheltering behind the North Pier. A strong S.E. breeze was blowing with a rough sea, and it was raining. As the wind was increasing rapidly, it was decided to...
Dover, Kent -At 6.5 p.m. on 4th June, 1967, it was reported that three skindivers who had been taken to the Varne bank, accompanied by three dinghies, had come to the surface and were drifting eastwards.
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Amble, Northumberland. At 9.15 p.m. on i Qth April, 1965, the coastguard informed the honorary secretary that the weather conditions were deteriorating and as the local fishing coble Provider was still at sea, it was decided to launch the...
Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin.-—At 7.10 on the evening of the 13th of July, 1957, the honorary secretary received a message from the assistant harbour master that a boat needed help off the east pier. The life-boat Dunleanj II put out at 7.45...
YACHT FOUND AFTER NIGHT SEARCH Bembridge, Isle of Wight. At 2.2 on the morning of the 28th September, 1962, the coastguard informed the honorary secretary that red flares had been seen about four miles south-west of the Ventnor look-out....
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is animal portraiture at its finest. Rich with warmth and realism. By Nigel Hemming, named 1995 "Artist of the Year" by the prestigious Fine Art Trade 3uild. His portraits of...
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NOVEMBER 5TH. - ROSSLARE HARBOUR, CO. WEXFORD. During the afternoon information was received from the principal light-keeper of the Tuskar Rock Lighthouse, that one of the keepers had cut an artery in his arm and ought to be brought ashore...