The Yorkshire Film Archive collects, preserves, and shows film made in, or about Yorkshire. Our collections are non-fiction, dating from the 1890s to the present day, and providing a rich and visually compelling record of all aspects of lives, cultures, landscape, industries, major events and everyday activities, many of which are available to watch, free of charge, on our website.
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Last Flamborough Lifeboat Day
In this delightful film, the local community of Flamborough turn out to see their prized lifeboat and rescue helicopter in action.
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Overview
In this charming amateur film, the people of Flamborough, a coastal village in East Yorkshire, watch their prized lifeboat and rescue helicopter demonstrating their skill. The village is noted for its lighthouse and the prominent coastal feature known as Flamborough Head.
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