
Historic artefacts donated to station
Artefacts relating to our rich maritime history have been recently donated.
John Robinson, who for over 20 years, was the local lifeboat Chair here has donated the artefacts for display in the station. John has had a lifetime of researching our local history and heritage with his family associated with the station for many years.
We thank John for his generosity for this donation and for his continued support..
If you would like to find out more about Newbiggin lifeboat station, its volunteers and its heritage then take a look at the local website.
Key facts about the RNLI
The RNLI charity saves lives at sea. Its volunteers provide a 24-hour search and rescue service around the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland coasts. The RNLI operates 238 lifeboat stations in the UK and Ireland and more than 240 lifeguard units on beaches around the UK and Channel Islands. The RNLI is independent of Coastguard and government and depends on voluntary donations and legacies to maintain its rescue service. Since the RNLI was founded in 1824, its lifeboat crews and lifeguards have saved over 146,000 lives.
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