The charity relies on public support to continue its work saving lives at sea.
We decided to dip into the Northumberland Gazette archives and found some fantastic pictures of the organisation over the years to celebrate.
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RNLI shop volunteers Val Hearn and Christine Webb at Newbiggin Kite Festival in 2019. Photo: Jane Coltman
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Pupils from Newsham Primary School visiting Blyth RNLI station in 2013 after designing art work for around the station. They are with Steven Fitch, crewman, and Dave Brown, education officer. Photo: Gemma Marriner
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Pupils from Newsham Primary School with Steven Fitch, crewman. Photo: Gemma Marriner
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Blyth's Newsham Primary school pupils present their mosaic to Blyth RNLI Station. Photo: Peter McCartney