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The Royal Humane Society

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Recognising bravery and the saving of life since 1774. This year we are celebrating 250 years. Follow us for exciting news and events in 2024!

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'Through self-sacrifice and heroism, Robert Blyth refused to ascend and leave his comrades to perish.'

Listen to today's astonishing story from 1898.



To support us in our 250th year, please visit: bit.ly/3vfWLNE

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Today's brilliant story from
1897 in which a Seaman saved two people from a capsized boat.

Read by Sheridan Swallow - Trustee, the Royal Humane Society.


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Take a minute to find out why you should become a Governor at the Royal Humane Society.

This is a unique opportunity only avaliable in our 250th year!

All welcome.

Please visit to find out more: bit.ly/3UCnSwK

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👑 Today marks the first anniversary of The King and Queen’s Coronation in Westminster Abbey.

As well as the service itself, the Coronation Weekend saw a carriage procession through central London, a fly-past, a Royal Salute by 4,000 troops in the gardens of Buckingham Palace, a…

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'Instantly catching hold of the main-sheet, Mr. Swann jumped after him, and being a good swimmer caught the man as he rose to the surface...'

Listen to today's story from 1896.



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In today's story from 1895, a woman saved three people from drowning showing that bravery can be a beacon of hope and a reminder of the power of human kindness.



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'A violent thunderstorm, accompanied by rain, broke over at 2.30 a.m. on the 20th October, 1894.

Listen to today's story in which not one but several lives were saved.



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'Before arriving at this part of the river the boat struck an old railway pier, and as it swung round Miss Hardange managed to jump out on to the pier...'

To find out what happened in today's story from 1893, please listen below.



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In 1892 a Works Manager battled sulphuretted gases to save two men!

Listen to today's story read by David Lloyd-Edwards - Supporter, the Royal Humane Society.



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'Several other lads ran off, but Frank Lines, gallantly effected the rescue of Cochran by crawling out on the dangerous surface and helping him out of the hole.'

Today's story from 1891 shows the bravery of an eight-year-old boy.


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A huge thank you to James Sarson for organising a brilliant fundraiser for Flint House Police Rehabilitation®

We are delighted to have been able to support and congratulations on a successful event!

Thank you also to everyone who attended and to Ironmongers' Hall for taking care of us.

A huge thank you to James Sarson for organising a brilliant fundraiser for @FlintHouseRehab We are delighted to have been able to support and congratulations on a successful event! Thank you also to everyone who attended and to @Ironhall for taking care of us.
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The Gulf of Aden was known to be infested with sharks, but that did not stop a brave Officer who risked his life to save a man.

Please listen to today's story from 1890 read by Rollo Grandy - Supporter, the Royal Humane Society.



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Today's story from 1889 in which a young girl from Ireland was saved is read by one of our youngest supporters from Queen's College. Well done and thank you Anais! Please listen to the full story below.


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'Battison then went on the ice, actually dived under it, got hold of the girl, and in coming up broke the ice with his head...'

Another brilliant story of determination.



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As we continue to showcase stories in our 250th year, we're reminded of how many young lives have been saved. Please listen to today's story from 1887  in which a four year old boy was rescued from a well near Basingstoke.



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'At 5 a.m. on the 5th October, 1886, a trumpeter of the Royal Artillery was crossing the compound of Captain Holmes’s bungalow at Rawal Pindi, when he fell down a well...'

Find out what happened in today's story below.



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An incredible story today from 1885 in which a Coastguard descended seventy feet to save six children.


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Trustees of the Society were gathered today for a Committee meeting to deliberate on nominations for bravery and lifesaving acts.

If you would like to nominate someone please use the link below. The next deadline is 21st June 2024.

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Trustees of the Society were gathered today for a Committee meeting to deliberate on nominations for bravery and lifesaving acts. If you would like to nominate someone please use the link below. The next deadline is 21st June 2024. royalhumanesociety.org.uk/nominate/makin…
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In 1884 a man was saved from a Prison well after a 9 hour ordeal.

Listen below to today's story read by David Lloyd-Edwards - Supporter, the Royal Humane Society.



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