Photograph of the Old Lifeboat House and two lifeboats, with 20 or more Islanders

Black and white photograph showing about 15 men hauling a lifeboat out of the Old Lifeboat House by rope (Lizzie Porter). Another lifeboat is seen on grass to the right (Grace Darling II ). This was the replacement of the Grace Darling II by the Lizzie Porter. The Lifeboat House was rebuilt in 1880s and is situated near the shore . opposite St Cuthbert’s Isle. A party of onlookers stand to one side including 3 women in Edwardian dress, a man and 2 children