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Lifeboats - 200 years of the RLNI
A selection of images from The Francis Frith Collection of lifeboats and the brave men and women who risk their lives to go to the aid of those in danger on the sea. (read)
Traditional Welsh costume
Photographs of people in traditional Welsh costume from The Francis Frith Collection. (read)
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How to keep in touch with us.Toys from the past
Published on November 28th, 2017
As the Christmas season approaches, children make their present lists to send to Santa in hopes of receiving the toys of their dreams in the intriguing parcels piled up beneath the Christmas tree. In this feature we present a selection of nostalgic images from The Francis Frith Collection showing children from yesteryear with hoops, dolls, prams, tricycles. kites and model yachts – cherished playthings of the past.
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