S-O-S Sea Rescue Stamps

RNLI Barra Severn-class all-weather lifeboat pictured with Coastguard rescue helicopter from Stornaway. Photo: RNLI/Nigel Millard

Royal Mail gives RNLI lifeboats the stamp of recognition.

The marine search and rescue work of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) charity's lifeboat crew is being recognised in a special 'Mayday - Rescue at Sea' Royal Mail stamp issue.

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A 1920s biscuit tin with original 80-year-old-biscuits sells for £15,600 at Bonhams.

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