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Rusty shed must be saved for Britain's archaeological heritage

A tin lifeboat station which is rusting away is an important part of Britain's archaeological heritage and must be saved, conservation chiefs have ruled.

The 100-year-old building in Tenby, Pembrokeshire launched thousands of rescue missions.

But it was on the brink of collapse and the RNLI and the Pembrokeshire Coast agreed it should be demolished.
Read entire article at Telegraph (UK)