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The Dangers of Lighthouse Keeping
Lighthouses have played a critical role in maritime navigation for centuries. The way they function has changed a great deal over the years, moving from lighthouse keepers and manual work to automated lights. Lighthouse keepers, also known as “wickies,” have historically endured extreme and often life-threatening conditions before the days of automation. The Smalls Lighthouse…
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Another of the Stevenson’s Scottish Masterpieces: Cape Wrath Lighthouse
Introduction to Cape Wrath Lighthouse The Cape Wrath Lighthouse is perched on Scotland’s most northwesterly extremity, amidst the wild Scottish Highlands. Its isolated situation makes it quite the adventure to get there, and it has a history intertwined with the legacy of the famed Stevenson family, eminent in lighthouse construction in Scotland. History of Cape…
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Kidnappings & epic fires… the history of the Eddystone Lighthouses
This week’s lighthouse video is about Eddystone lighthouses and their tumultuous history! There have been four towers around the Eddystone rocks, each an absolute beauty. Enjoy, Lighthouse Explorer!