Formby Beach Photo
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Ruins of lifeboat station, Formby Point
Britain's first lifeboat station was here by 1776. In 1793 when rebuilt it was 100 yards above high water - now it is at high water. It was a lifeboat station until 1918. The building was used as a cafe, and was demolished in 1965.
© David Hawgood and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence
Taken at: Formby Beach, North West England
Date taken / added: 26th Dec 2005