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Wells-next-the-Sea 'Lifeboat Horse'

 

In the summer of 2018, the 'Lifeboat Horse' became part of the everyday view in the harbour of Wells-next-the-Sea in North Norfolk as part of the town's Heritage Art Trail for summer visitors.

 

The 10ft high sculpture was created by Rachael Long as a tribute to the horses that used to pull the lifeboat to and from the sea in the 1930's. This involved moving the town's 33ft (10m) lifeboat more than two miles from the quay to Holkham Gap until 1936 - the last RNLI station to do so.

 

Original pic of horses pulling lifeboat, Wells-next-the-Sea
     Wells Harbour Commissioners

 

Made from steel bars and old whisky barrels the 'LifeBoat Horse' was partially obscured at high tide, but was positioned safely away from passing boats and became a much loved addition to the town by both visitors and residents.

 

So much so that £15,000 was raised to bring it back and this was realised in May 2019 when it was installed in its now permanent home in the harbour for all to enjoy.

 

I took these pics in the summer of 2018 using HDR and other techniques in Affinty Photo  . . .

 

 

The Wells Lifeboat Horse

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