The Hereford Lifeboat on Lifeboat Saturday launched from the Castle Green October

1908

A sea of Edwardian spectators lines the banks of the River Wye as the Hereford Lifeboat is ceremoniously launched during Lifeboat Saturday, October 1908. These parades were held across Britain to raise awareness and funds for the RNLI, a vital institution protecting lives at sea.

In the foreground, the volunteer crew rows with pride, while the townsfolk — dressed in their Sunday best — look on in admiration. For an inland town like Hereford, this was a rare spectacle, blending public charity, maritime spirit, and community pride.

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