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OverviewA photographic history of lifesaving at sea, told through the camera lens of the Reach (Mirrorpix) archives. 4 March 2024 sees 200 years since the creation of the National Institution for the Preservation of Life from Shipwreck, the organisation that became the RNLI, long dedicated to saving lives on Britain's dramatic and treacherous seas. This evocative photo history looks back at the work of the crews of the RNLI through the lens of the media, charting the many changes to boats and crews over the two centuries of lifesaving, through times of peace and two world wars, and into the modern day. Using extensive newsaper archives, this is an important look back at true bravery, dedication and the power of community over 200 years. AUTHOR: Book produced in conjunction with Reach (Mirrorpix), presenting images and captions collated from their impressive archives. The Reach archives have a vast coverage, stretching around the UK, right back to the early twentieth century. 16 colour, 104 b/w illustrations Full Product DetailsAuthor: MirrorpixPublisher: The History Press Ltd Imprint: The History Press Ltd ISBN: 9781803994413ISBN 10: 180399441 Publication Date: 29 February 2024 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationMirrorpix has granted access to its formidable photo archives to create this beautiful photographic history Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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