RNLI Memorial Sculpture
RNLI Memorial Sculpture
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Remembering past sacrifice to inspire future generations. Many brave and selfless RNLI volunteers are remembered proudly in their local communities. However, the RNLI memorial sculpture in Poole is the only place where each and every one of them is named together. The RNLI hopes that future generations of lifeboat crew, lifeguards, supporters and fundraisers will find it a source of inspiration. Ultimately, the memorial reminds us all that there are still people who volunteer to carry out selfless acts of heroism to help others - we will always remember their sacrifice.
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Cherriesfan99
Cheltenham, UK2,266 contributions
Jun 2022
At the entrance to the RNLI offices in West quay Road, Poole, the sculpture initially takes a bit of noticing, and then some interpreting. Depicting in skeleton form a person being dragged from the sea. Perhaps more poignantly is the plinth that the sculpture rest on, giving the names of the Lifeboat crew s ( all volunteers) who gave their lives at sea, to save others
Written June 6, 2022
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macedonboy
Glasgow, UK186,190 contributions
Sep 2021
This memorial is dedicated to the brave men and women of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution, who saves lives at sea around the coasts of the United Kingdom and Ireland. The sculpture depicts a rescue at sea, a stylised rescuer on a boat is reaching out a hand to a man overboard. The scene just says it all about what the RNLI do. I for one appreciate the brave rescuers.
Written September 21, 2021
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237colin
Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom100 contributions
Aug 2017 • Family
As Memorials go this is very impressive, it's a bit off the beaten track but it's well worth a visit . You can also visit the RNLI headquarters where there is a restaurant and shop. While I was there I also learned they do tours of the facilities and training facilities but they have to be booked.
Written September 6, 2017
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Andy M
Poole6 contributions
Apr 2012 • Solo
And there you were thinking that the RNLI needed your money to save lives. This mangled piece of metal is an eyesore and should never have been built :)
Written April 26, 2012
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Mr_and_Mrs_Dipple
Poole, UK204 contributions
Jun 2012 • Couples
The RNLI Memorial Sculpture is a great addition to the RNLI area having a perminant memorial to all the RNLI crewman that lost their lives protecting the coast of britian. A perfect statue with all the names of the fallen crew.
Written August 4, 2012
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Jan 2012 • Solo
I've been an RNLI member for 15 years and this makes me ask - why bother?
The RNLI centre is UK architecture at its worst.
The location of the building and its attendant statue is pure 1990s business park rather than 21st century altruism.
The site is wholly devoid of any soul or human dimension, it's a building and monument designed by committee. Contemporary bland at its worst.
The RNLI centre is UK architecture at its worst.
The location of the building and its attendant statue is pure 1990s business park rather than 21st century altruism.
The site is wholly devoid of any soul or human dimension, it's a building and monument designed by committee. Contemporary bland at its worst.
Written January 25, 2012
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SusieCornwall
Penzance, UK61 contributions
Dec 2021
This year marks tge 40th Anniversary of The Penlee Lifeboat disaster, where the entire crew from The Solomon Browne were lost during an attempted rescue off Lamorna Cove. We live in Penzance and the crew came from Mousehole nearby, so we remember it well. It was sad to see the names engraved on the memorial but humbling to see they were only a few of so many.
Written December 15, 2021
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Chez R
Manchester, UK536 contributions
Sep 2021
this is very good piece of art
its well presented and liked the it was designed
thank for showing me this
its well presented and liked the it was designed
thank for showing me this
Written October 2, 2021
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Stuart C
Bournemouth, UK4,267 contributions
Sep 2021 • Family
Whilst driving past this many times I took the opportunity to stop and reflect on this amazing sculpture outside the RNLI college. It depicts a person in a boat saving another from the water, symbolises the history and future of the RNLI in its most basic and humanitarian form.
Written September 8, 2021
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B F
Manchester, UK375 contributions
Jun 2019 • Family
I much admired this sculpture in the birthplace of the RNLI, and it was an excellent landmark when travelling round Poole.
Written June 10, 2019
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