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The City of London Tavern

The City of London Tavern
The City of London Tavern where the inaugaral  meetings took place leading to the founding of the RNLI.
© National Maritime Museum, London
Repro ID: city_of_london_tavern
Description: The RNLI depot at Poplar, c. 1900. All new lifeboats were delivered here before being despatched to their stations. The repair and maintenance of lifeboats was also carried out at this depot.
Creator: RNLI
Date: c. 1900
Credit line: RNLI
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