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RNLI at 200 – The Land Rover: An unsung hero
As a seasoned Land Rover enthusiast, our SEO boffin Calum Brown aided promotion of the RNLI’s dedicated LR fundraising event in Poole, Dorset. Problem was, our chap had to get his old Land Rover there – from Scotland – first...
RNLI at 200: Who started the RNLI?
This year, the RNLI celebrate their bicentenary. With over 146,277 lives saved thus far, including rescues involving notable liners and cruise ships, the institution’s achievements are nothing short of humbling - courtesy of Sir William Hillary
The miracle of Dunkirk: The RNLI in Operation Dynamo
Step back to one of the most pivotal moments of World War II – the Dunkirk evacuations, a saga of survival, resilience, and extraordinary heroism that unfolded at the end of May 1940. And, never far away when desperate help is required, the RNLI played their part during a nine-day stretch that defined our nation
RNLI at 200: Three daring cruise ship rescues
As the RNLI celebrates a remarkable 200th anniversary, we've plunged into the archives to uncover three daring cruise ship tales. Undertaken by RNLI volunteers in the face of abject danger, these heroic and selfless rescues showcase the skill and bravery that radiates from two centuries of saving lives at sea
Remembrance: The 1981 Penlee RNLI lifeboat disaster
In a perilous winter storm, a brave RNLI crew battled to rescue the stricken coaster Union Star. It was one of the greatest losses for the RNLI but remains a remarkable display of the courage and selflessness of the institution’s crew members…