Cedric Robinson – the man who guided thousands of people across the Morecambe Bay sands for more than 55 years – has died aged 88.
Mr Robinson was the Queen’s Guide to the Sands – the recognised escort for travellers across the sands.
Born in Flookburgh, his family were fishermen and he was appointed as Queen’s Guide to the Sands in 1963. He was awarded an MBE in 1999.
During his time as guide, he raised over £1 million for charity.
Mr Robinson announced his retirement in April 2019 and chose his successor as Michael Wilson, a 46-year-old fisherman from Flookburgh.
An official post from the Guide over Sands Trust said: “It is with great sadness that we write this post.
“No words can be wrote to explain just how we all feel,Last night at the grand age of 88 our beloved Cedric Robinson close his eyes for the last time.
“Cedric is now at peace and is with his wife Olive who he missed so much.
“We ask that the family and friends are given some privacy at this difficult time.
“Back in 2019 Michael took over being the Guide from Cedric Robinson and Michael said: “They are big shoes to fill, the best memory this year was when Cedric joined us on the naturist walk and when we asked if he was getting out of his tractor he simply replied no I have the best view from up here!”
“It was and always will be a honour to be your friend , Cedric had a huge following and we know that this news will make the community shed a tear upon reading this.
“Cedric joined us this year out on the sand even though he had retired he kept going all he could, now Cedric it is time to rest your sandy feet and keep a eye on us from up there.
“Your team of marshalls old and new thought the world of you Cedric, Charlie horse will be looked after along with Katie your cat, don’t get up to too much mischief up there, find Olive and be at peace. We love you Cedric and thank you for everything and behave yourself. Be at peace and sleep tight.”
