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Holyhead and its old Lifeboat station slipway.

Seaweed now covers what at one time must have been shiny runners for the keel of a lifeboat. The station is now housed a few hundred metres from here. Behind me now in the same old buildings (renovated) is the Maritime Museum and the 'Harbourfront Bistro'.
More info on lifeboat station: historypoints.org/index.php?page=holyhead-lifeboat-station
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21 comments

Nathalie said:

Superbe!
5 years ago ( translate )

Herb Riddle replied to Nathalie:

Thanks so much Natalie. This was taken whilst stopping at Holyhead for the evening on our way to Ireland.

Best Wishes, Herb
5 years ago

Jaap van 't Veen said:

Beautifully composed Herb.
5 years ago ( translate )

Herb Riddle replied to Jaap van 't Veen:

Another composition from me to attract your eye Jaap. Visit and comment much appreciated my friend.

Regards, Herb
5 years ago

Steve Paxton said:

can smell the coastal air from here. love the weed just makes the shot.
5 years ago

Herb Riddle replied to Steve Paxton:

Yep, this was only the start of things to come Steve. Glad you like it.

Cheers, Herb
5 years ago

David G Johnson said:

An interesting insight into the past.. I wonder how many times the old lifeboat turned out back then...plunging into the unknown.. just as dedicated and courageous as today's men but without the safety equipment and technology.. a good view and scene.. Herb'... Cheers from Dj.
5 years ago

Herb Riddle replied to David G Johnson:

Good to see you again David. Yes, trip over now but lots of great snaps (I think) to spend the long Winter editing. I have now put a link to some history of this place, in the description box. Of course you are so right about these men who risk their lives for others here. Glad you like the pic.
Cheers, Herb
5 years ago

Gudrun said:

The masses of seaweed show how long this hasn't been in use! A very well composed shot.
5 years ago

Herb Riddle replied to Gudrun:

Another visit and great comment my friend. Yes, I t has been many years back since this was last used. Happy that you like it.

Cheers, Herb
5 years ago

Keith Burton said:

Smashing composition Herb. I like the detail in the foreground rocks and the textures in that mass of seaweed.

Thanks for sharing the link...........some interesting history there!
5 years ago

Herb Riddle replied to Keith Burton:

Another to feast your eyes and mind on Keith. Man and nature here in some harmony! Pleasure to share the scene and extra info my friend. Herb
5 years ago

Rosalyn Hilborne said:

Some things have to change with the times, but it is a delightful shot Herb.
Best regards, Rosa.
5 years ago

Herb Riddle replied to Rosalyn Hilborne:

You are right Rosa. Holyhead lifeboat station has a very proud history and is still going strong just up the road. Glad you liked this piece of history though.

Regards, Herb
5 years ago

Léopold said:

Let's dry that stuff and smoke it afterwards !
5 years ago
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