Discover The Fishermen's Lifeboat Museum
The Fishermen’s Lifeboat Museum is the home of the Henry Ramey Upcher, Sheringham’s last private lifeboat built in 1894 and in service until 1935, still housed in the original boat shed from where she was launched. The museum is dedicated to the history of the lifeboats financed by the Upcher family of Sheringham Hall to be manned by the fishermen of what was originally Lower Sheringham. It includes a wealth of information on the earlier Augusta lifeboat (1838-1894). Exhibits tell stories of Sheringham’s fishing and boat building families of those times.
The Fishermen of sheringham
A collection of Vintage Postcards showing the Sheringham fishermen working on their nets and preparing their fishing boats in late 1800's and early 1900's.
Experience the Peter Coke Shell Gallery
The Peter Coke Shell Gallery contains an exhibition of almost 200 stunning shell-art sculptures and beautiful arrangements, made with shells from all over the world – all the work of one man. Actor and playwright Peter Coke (1913-2008) was the voice of Paul Temple in the classic radio series of the 1950’s. Fascinated by the intricate nature of shell formation, Peter devoted himself to this unusual craft, developing his techniques to a stunning level of expertise and producing a wide range of imaginative subjects: a gem of Sheringham not to be missed.
Children's Postcard Gallery
If you have been given a postcard from either the Fishermen's Lifeboat Museum or the Peter Coke Shell Gallery, colour it in and send it to us so we can add it to our Postcard Gallery.
Discover the history of the buildings
The Buildings that accommodate the Fishermen’s Lifeboat Museum and the Peter Coke Shell Gallery are not listed (there are only three listed structures in the whole of the town of Sheringham) but, having been sensitively restored by the Society in 2005-2006, are an important feature of Sheringham's Conservation Area.
(Photo: John Fielding Aerial Image)
Donations
The Sheringham & District Society is a registered charity (Charity No. 280951).
Every donation helps preserve the historic buildings, supports the care and conservation of the Henry Ramey Upcher and the delicate works of shell art made by Peter Coke, and ensures that these important cultural spaces remain open to everyone free of charge.
Your generosity will help protect our heritage for future generations and allows visitors of all ages to continue enjoying the Fishermen’s Lifeboat Museum and the Peter Coke Shell Gallery without admission fees.
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Talks and Events
Come and hear one of our guest speakers give talks on topics connected with Sheringham, the wider North Norfolk area, and a variety of other entertaining subjects.
It’s a friendly and relaxed occasion and all are welcome.
SHERINGHAM’S TRAILS
Sheringham Heritage Trail is a circular route around the town to take in the historical features marked by blue plaques.
Sheringham Lifeboat Trail is a short trail along the seafront that guides visitors wishing to view Sheringham’s lifeboats. Of the five preserved lifeboats in the town, the oldest of these is the last private lifeboat Henry Ramey Upcher dating from 1894, still housed in her boatshed at the
Fishermen’s Lifeboat Museum.