Tower of Refuge limited edition print has been produced from original artwork by Emily Ward, from her Isle of Man range. This delightful art print is now also available framed.
The historic refuge stands proud on the little partially submerged island in the Irish sea. Sea spray splashes up against the aged stonework.
Subtle tones of lilac cast a warming tone to the cloudy skyline.
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Tower of Refuge
In 1808 Sir William Hillary moved to the Isle of Man and soon realised how dangerous the waters of the Irish sea were. He founded the Royal National Lifeboat Institution with the concept of a life boat service which would be operated by trained crew.
Sir William Hilary had been part of the rescue for a Steam packet vessel, he was washed overboard and the coast was too far to swim to. He realised that sailors needed a place to wait for rescue and the idea for the Tower of Refuge
took shape. He paid half of the cost towards the tower and it was completed in 1832. The tower was kept stocked with bread and fresh water and offered shelter until help arrived.
Limited Edition Print
Signed, titled and Numbered by the artist and are limited to a print run of 295
Each print comes with an antique white mount ready to slip into a standard sized 40x50cm frame.
