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Postcards Of The Norfolk Broads

Great Yarmouth

Britannia Pier at Great Yarmouth c1905. The original pier was built in 1858 but was replaced by a new one, complete with a very grand 2500 seat pavilion, which was officially opened in 1902.

The Great Yarmouth lifeboat “John Burch” c1910. The John Burch operated from No. 2 station and was in service from 1892 to 1912 during which time it was responsible for saving 88 lives.

John Burch Lifeboat Crew Gt Yarmouth 1910

The crew of the Great Yarmouth lifeboat “John Burch” c1910.

The Great Yarmouth lifeboat “Hugh Taylor” c1912. This lifeboat was in service at the No. 2 station from 1912 to 1919 and saved 7 lives during that time.

Hugh Taylor Lifeboat Crew Gt Yarmouth 1912

The crew of the lifeboat “Hugh Taylor” pictured c1912.

The North Tower and Yacht Station c1905. The tower originally formed part of the old town wall.

Great Yarmouth Yacht Station pictured in the mid 1960s.

Another postcard of the Yacht Station from the mid 1960s.

Town Hall Quay Great Yarmouth c1905.