This inspiring museum tells the story of Henry Blogg ‘the greatest lifeboatman of all time’. Together with his crew, he risked his life to rescue 873 people from the sea.
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This family friendly museum tells the courageous history of saving lives at sea in Cromer. The first lifeboat was brought to Cromer in 1805 and the incredible volunteers have won 64 medals for their amazing efforts through the past 200 years. Henry Blogg served on the lifeboat for 53 years and is the most decorated RNLI crewmember. He was coxswain of the lifeboat H.F Bailey during World War II which is on display in the museum. There are also model lifeboats, Henry Blogg’s impressive collection of medals, old movies, photographs and paintings as well as lots of hands on activities.
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Free
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February–March
Tuesday–Sunday : 10am–4pm (last admission 3:45pm)
April–September
Tuesday–Sunday : 10am–5pm (last admission 4.15pm)
October–November
Tuesday–Sunday : 10am–4pm (last admission 3.45pm)
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