THIS IS THE BLOG OF COLIN JONES, RHYL TOWN COUNCILLOR: BODFOR WARDl
The opinions expressed in this blog are entirely my own and not the views of the town council.
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The photograph above shows the Rhyl lifeboat named ‘Caroline Richardson’ as towed into position by the Clayton tractor for a fundraising flag day on the prom, near the Conway Memorial Fountain which faced High Street.
The ‘Caroline Richardson’ served from 1897 to 1939. Judging by styles of dress I would date the picture as being before the 1920s; it appears in the book: ‘Rhyl Lifeboats 1852-2002: 150 years of gallantry’ by Jeff Morris, published in 2002.
The book may be on sale at the RNLI shop attached to the Lifeboat House near the Crown Green Bowling Centre opposite East Parade. If planning a special journey there please phone to check the shop’s opening hours (01745) 350956.
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