Sheringham RNLI has been handed the Freedom of the Town as it celebrated the 200-year anniversary of RNLI.

In honour of this milestone, a series of events were launched to mark the officially anniversary on March 4.

A street collection in the town centre yielded more than £1,700 for the organisation.North Norfolk News: The crew in Sheringham have been commended for their life saving work The crew in Sheringham have been commended for their life saving work (Image: Sheringham RNLI)

In the evening, a special event was held at St Peter's church with entertainment provided by The Sheringham Shantymen.

Sheringham RNLI was presented with the Freedom of the Town, the first time it has ever been bestowed in Sheringham.

It was unanimously voted for by the town council.

The mayor, Peter Ratcliffe, presented the accolade.

This ceremony featured speeches by Duncan Baker MP, as well as the Grandmaster of The Oddfellows, an organisation that has shown continued support for Sheringham RNLI.

North Norfolk News: There have been post box toppers around Sheringham celebrating the milestone There have been post box toppers around Sheringham celebrating the milestone (Image: Sheringham RNLI)

The Grandmaster also presented Sheringham RNLI with a donation of £500.

Sheringham RNLI chairman, Dr Peter Sampson, contributed to the evening together with Tim Groves from Sheringham Museum, who offered a historical account of a lifeboat rescue.

Members of The Oddfellows continued their support by visiting Sheringham Lifeboat Station the next day to witness a training launch and recovery.

Former Lobster landlord, Graham Deans, organised a charity quiz night at Oddfellows Hall, raising a further £100 for the organisation.

Decorated letterboxes with RNLI-themed knitted box-toppers were also found throughout the town.

Friday, March 8, saw a gala dinner at Sheringham Golf Club.

Sir Norman Lamb was the guest of honour, with MP Duncan Baker and members of the community in attendance.

The Sheringham Shantymen, who are lifelong supporters of the RNLI, produced a special video of the RNLI anthem 'Home from the Sea.'

It received an overwhelmingly positive response, garnering more than 20,000 views online.

Sheringham RNLI plans to continue it's celebrations throughout the year with events such as a poetry competition, a parade through town, a community art project, a 'flower wall' on the lifeboat station and more.