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The Watch
House Tynemouth |
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The Tynemouth Volunteer Life Brigade, the first in the country, was formed
in 1864 following several tragic ship-wrecks. This watch house, built
1887, was restored by the brigade and Tyne and Wear County Council in 1997. (Collingwood's Monument can be seen in the background) |
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The museum contains a collection of artifacts: figureheads,
lifebuoys, portraits and lifesaving equipment used over the years. It's free and well worth a visit. |
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