New Brighton, Cheshire - At 4.41 p.m.
on 18th October, 1969, a message was received that a boat appeared to be in difficulties half a mile west of the Rock light. At 4.55 the life-boat Crawford and Constance Conybeare, on...
Mrs J. Battye, aged 97 years. Mrs Battye was treasurer of Hepworth and Scholes ladies guild from 1926, when the guild was formed, until 1960. She continued to help with fund raising and house to house collections until she was over 90 years...
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MAKE THE MOST OF THE LONDON BOAT SHOW 6-16 January 1994 The RNLI and Hilton hotels have joined forces to offer you a great way to enjoy the London Boat Show. If you are thinking of attending the Boat Show, or just fancy an enjoyable night or...
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BROKEN FUEL PIPE Dunbar, East Lothian. At 4.40 p.m.
on yth October, 1964, the coastguard told the honorary secretary that a fishing vessel had broken down about four miles east-south-east of Barnsness...
Bandsmen dig deep Three members of the Royal Artillery Band dug deep to pull the winning tickets for the 55th National Lottery from the drum on Thursday 31 October 1991.
The band, which was appearing at the Pavilion Theatre...
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Mrs Margaret Johnson, vice president of Honley & Brockholes branch since 1988.
She first joined the committee in 1963 and was elected secretary in 1968, a post she filled until 1987. Mrs Johnson wasawarded a Silver...
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JUNE 1990 Mrs Dorothy Rowson, founder secretary of Wainfleet and District ladies guild from 1962 to 1970 when she held the office of treasurer/secretary until she was elected as president in 1989. Mrs Rowson was awarded a Silver badge in...
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NOT AVAILABLE IN SHOPS This wonderful collection of songs and hymns have been specially selected to bring out the highest emotions of an inspirational nature - FAITH, HOPE and LOVE They have been lovingly restored to bring you over 2 hours...
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'... in every way magnificent’
I was rescued by Lymington lifeboat crew on 15 July after my finger was severed. They arrived in only 7 minutes and were in every way magnificent. I lost my...
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To DAVID ANDERSON, on his retirement, after serving 8J years as Bowman and 23 years as Coxswain at Montrose, a Certificate of Service and a Pension.
To THOMAS LEADBETTER, on his retirement, after serving 14 years as Bowman...
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