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Current Research Title The origins and history of Britain’s first Lifeboat Station, Formby Point. Undertaken by Barbara and Reginald Yorke Project Description To establish the origins and subsequent history of ‘Britain’s First Lifeboat Station’ at Formby Point, (established in 1776) in order to improve the safety of vessels using the then difficult approaches to the newly emerging Port of Liverpool. The positioning and maintenance of good navigation beacons and tidal measurements were further important developments and the few remaining relevant structures. Beacons, Tide-poles, etc, are now being recorded. Author of Research Barbara and Reginald Yorke Date of research 1979 - present What subject area does this cover? Coastal safety and navigation What area(s) of the coast does this cover (if applicable)? Formby (Sefton MBC Coast and Countryside) What level was the research undertaken at? Voluntary historical research at local, national and international levels If you wish to make further enquiries about this project please email research@seftoncoast.org.uk stating the title of the project and your interest in the project. Home Page - Top www.seftoncoast.org.uk

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