The original Art Decor station, which had become too cramped for modern lifeboat vessels, was replaced by the new lifeboat house in 1998. And as the RNLI celebrates its 200th anniversary, these photos also celebrate the incredible people who volunteer and fundraise.
1. Blackpool Lifeboat memories
A snapshot of Blackpool's vital Lifeboat service Photo: National World
2. Blackpool Lifeboat memories
The old lifeboat house as it was in 1997, in all its Art Deco glory Photo: Bill Johnson
3. Blackpool Lifeboat Memories
Lifeboatman, Keith Horrocks from Blackpool lifeboat station in 1998. He had been included in the New Year Honours Photo: Dawn Castle
4. Blackpool Lifeboat memories
The William and Rose Nall lifeboat on the sands in 2000 Photo: Blackpool RNLI
6. Blackpool Lifeboat memories
The new Lifeboat station and visitor centre under construction in 1998 Photo: Dawn Castle
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