Eastbourne Lifeboat Museum
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This is a little gem of a museum charting the presence of the time when there was a lifeboat station here and the key characters who attended the rescues. The volunteers who man the museum are very pleasant andwilling to hve a chat about the then station or anything else about Eastbourne.
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I do like visiting RNLI places as there are tales of courage and hardship from local volunteers that are truly outstanding and humbling. My grandfather left some money in his will to his local station.
There is an interesting history behind this one which is housed in the boathouse built from public donations collected by the Daily Telegraph to commemorate the life of actor William Terriss who was assassinated outside the Adelphi Theatre (London) in 1897.
The first lifeboat in Eastbourne was given by local eccentric John ‘Mad Jack’ Fuller in 1822.
In 1937 this boathouse became the first RNLI museum in the country. It is interesting to walk around. Just near the Wish Tower and in a small space but lots of interesting material to read. Well worth a visit!
There is an interesting history behind this one which is housed in the boathouse built from public donations collected by the Daily Telegraph to commemorate the life of actor William Terriss who was assassinated outside the Adelphi Theatre (London) in 1897.
The first lifeboat in Eastbourne was given by local eccentric John ‘Mad Jack’ Fuller in 1822.
In 1937 this boathouse became the first RNLI museum in the country. It is interesting to walk around. Just near the Wish Tower and in a small space but lots of interesting material to read. Well worth a visit!
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Interesting little museum incorporated into the RNLI shop. It's a good cause so worth a visit but won't take you long
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Centrally placed. Many gifts and cards on sale. Nice salespeople. Do visit and buy something to support this essential charity.
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Museum and shop situated in the former lifeboat station, at the foot of the Wish Tower slope. Informative and well presented museum with artefacts and a great shop with quality gifts and practical items. Well situated in an area with lots to see and do. Some parking directly outside, plenty more in the road. All on one level.
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Very interesting museum and worth a visit. Also selling good quality merchandise supporting a very good cause.
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This was an interesting place to visit and in doing so support lifeboat services. I rcommend a visit if you have time to kill in Eastbourne
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As previous reviews, a small building, but what a lot of stuff inside! Don’t just look, take the time to read the displays and speak to the staff, it’s such a good way to spend an hour, some of the stories are simply amazing. Who knew Eastbourne had a link with James Bond! The staff are very friendly and helpful. Then perhaps a look around the gift shop, where there really is something for every budget.
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A great place to visit on the seafront. Doesnt take long to pop around but such a great cause, well worth a visit.
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Although a museum there is lots going on today at Eastbourne .
Staff are friendly and welcoming and knowledgeable.
Really interesting .
Staff are friendly and welcoming and knowledgeable.
Really interesting .
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Always go into a RNLI shop or museum. As a charity staffed by volunteers who risk their lives to save others, shops and museums like this are vital to support this amazing service. Nice selection of gifts and novelties here and photos and displays of the town from years ago.
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Nice lifeboat museum well worth a look around
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Very helpful staff.
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Nice place to visit and friendly staff.
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Lets hope they have a new flag for 2019 perhaps A Royal standard as Well?
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Some nice things and history. Worth a visit.
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I like this place
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Small but a real eye opener.
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The RNLI is just amazing. This incredible
charity needs all the help it can get. Great
building. Lovely shop. Friendly staff. Easy
access.
charity needs all the help it can get. Great
building. Lovely shop. Friendly staff. Easy
access.
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Very friendly staff and quit k knowledgeable
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Nice little museum. It's free but rather small. The gift shop is bigger than the actual museum.
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Very small but interesting display. Nice shop. Very friendly staff.
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A collection of interesting lifeboat history in a small space. Many of the stories and items have a local connection.
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Amazing friendly people that work for a great cause. Shop has something for everyone. Great little shop.
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A "must visit' place when you are exploring Eastbourne seafront. A very interesting little gem! Go and take a look....
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