Pilot Bay Lighthouse has a rich history, full of tales demonstrating community spirit and commitment to a safer lake. Continue reading The history of Pilot Bay Lighthouse | The widow, the keeper, and the horse.
The lighthouse built despite repeated rejections from Trinity House: Rattray Head lighthouse. The tower was originally proposed by engineer Alan Stevenson in 1851, however, the lighthouse’s construction was postponed repeatedly due to skepticism over its necessity. I visited the lighthouse in September 2023, and was blown away by its beauty. Continue reading A gem of the Scottish coast: Rattray Head lighthouse
Urgent Crisis: I’m running out of lighthouses in close proximity to London. I’ve had a good run, hopping on trains and cycling to see a lighthouse for a day. However, times are getting tough. Continue reading Exploring Lowestoft Lighthouse 🌊
For the most part, no. If you dream of becoming a lighthouse keeper, the easiest method is travelling 100 years into the past. Most lighthouses are now electrified and automated, run from central offices and inspected once a year. By no means hang up your lighthouse keeper’s jumper. A few lighthouses still require a hands-on … Continue reading Do lighthouse keepers and operators still exist?
Gerry Douglas-Sherwood was a founding member of the Association of Lighthouse Keepers, and the first editor of their ‘LAMP’ journal. He interviewed beautifully; Peter Halil’s chat with him on the Needles Lighthouse is a wonderful watch. He passed away in 2022, and this summer a few ALK members scattered his ashes at Flatholm Island. He … Continue reading Remembering Gerry Douglas-Sherwood
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
Julian was a lighthouse keeper for twenty years, from 1974 to 1994. He was kind enough to sit down with me and talk through his experiences as a lighthouse keeper. Continue reading How do you look after a lighthouse? A conversation with an ex-lighthouse keeper
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!
Nestled in the rugged waters of Alaska, the state’s oldest lighthouse bravely stands on its own, protecting mariners in the Lynn Canal. Eldred Rock Lighthouse was first lit in 1906; today we’ll take a little step back into the history of this brave little tower. Architecture and Historical Significance The Eldred Rock Lighthouse has a … Continue reading Alaska’s Oldest Lighthouse: Eldred Rock
Happy New Year, the time has finally come! This is the announcement for the full 2025 Lighthouse Explorers group trip Spring/Summer season. If you’re looking for a time to conduct your first ever lighthouse visit, perhaps this is the time! If you’re a seasoned lighthouse veteran, then this is an amazing time to meet more … Continue reading 2025 Group Trip Schedule Announcement! Book your next lighthouse visit.
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