Author: Annie Spencer

I'm Annie, and I founded Lighthouse Explorers to make maritime history accessible and engaging. Through group trips, blogs, and videos, I help people discover the heritage behind iconic lighthouses.
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Uncovering the Charms of Dungeness Lighthouses | Lighthouse Explorers’ 2nd Group Trip

Whilst talking to Geoff Saunders on the Lighthouse Explorers podcast, he touched upon the Dungeness lighthouses. He mentioned Derek Jarman (film maker, artist, gay activist, and more), his ties to the area, and the beautiful desolate landscape. It’s rare to get two lighthouses within walking distance, and rarer still to see two which are so … Continue reading Uncovering the Charms of Dungeness Lighthouses | Lighthouse Explorers’ 2nd Group Trip

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Tricking strangers into visiting lighthouses with me! Our first Lighthouse Explorers Group Trip: Beachy Head and Belle Tout lighthouses

On the 12th May a group of 10 Lighthouse Explorers (and myself) visited Beachy Head and Belle Tout lighthouses in Eastbourne! This was the first Lighthouse Explorers group trip we’ve had thus far, and in my eyes it was a resounding success. By that, I mean no-one outright said that they’d had a terrible time, … Continue reading Tricking strangers into visiting lighthouses with me! Our first Lighthouse Explorers Group Trip: Beachy Head and Belle Tout lighthouses

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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 … Continue reading The Dangers of Lighthouse Keeping

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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 … Continue reading Another of the Stevenson’s Scottish Masterpieces: Cape Wrath Lighthouse