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It’s official! The first Lighthouse Explorers trip to visit lighthouses is on the calendar. We’ll be visiting the Belle Tout and Beachy Head lighthouses, in Eastbourne. Visit this page to find out more: https://lighthouseexplorers.com/lighthouse-group-trips/ Tickets are free, and everyone is welcome! See you there 🙂 Continue reading The First Lighthouse Explorers Group Trip!

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

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! Continue reading Kidnappings & epic fires… the history of the Eddystone Lighthouses

Canada has the longest coastline of any country in the world, and more lakes than all of them combined! Therefore, it makes sense as to why there are over 750 lighthouses scattered all over the country. Here’s the podcast episode, in case you prefer listening to reading: Surplus Lighthouses In Canada, they are often transferred … Continue reading An introduction to Canadian lighthouses

History of the Lighthouse This gorgeous lighthouse was first lit on the 15th of February 1826. It was designed by Joseph Nelson, who then went on to oversee the build. It was originally named ‘Outer Farne’ lighthouse, and it’s best known for the daring rescue of nine shipwrecked sailors by Grace and William Darling. Grace … Continue reading Grace Darling & Longstone Lighthouse