Scope and Content

Papers of RNLI, Barmouth, collected by Clive Piggott, 1889-1967, comprising memorandum, 1889; map of Fairbourne, [c. 1890]; and Barmouth branch of R.N.L.I. minute books, 1949-1967.

Administrative / Biographical History

The Royal National Lifeboat Institution, Barmouth branch station, Merionethshire, was established in 1828 at the request of the local inhabitants. A 'D' class lifeboat was sent to station in June 1967.

Arrangement

Arranged into the following: memorandum; map; and minute books.

Access Information

No restrictions.

Acquisition Information

Deposited by Clive Piggott, in June 1972

Note

Compiled by Seri Crawley for the ANW project. The following sources were used in the compilation of this description: Meirionnydd Archives, Clive Piggott, Esq. Archives; RNLI Barmouth Lifeboat (www.rnli.org.uk) viewed 11th Nov. 2004.

Other Finding Aids

Hard copies of the catalogue are available at Meirionnydd Archives, the National Register of Archives and the National Library of Wales. The catalogue is available online.

Conditions Governing Use

Usual copyright laws apply.

Appraisal Information

All records deposited at Meirionnydd Archives have been retained.

Accruals

Accruals are not expected.

Personal Names