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London’s only ‘official’ lighthouse: Trinity Buoy Wharf Lighthouse

Welcome back, Lighthouse Explorers! Today, we’re chit-chatting Trinity Buoy Wharf lighthouse, which proudly holds the title of London’s only ‘official’ lighthouse. I also visited this lighthouse in-person, so check out the video below if you fancy seeing the lighthouse IRL (ish)! The history of Trinity Buoy Wharf lighthouse Nestled along the northern banks of the … Continue reading London’s only ‘official’ lighthouse: Trinity Buoy Wharf Lighthouse

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Portland Head Lighthouse & the Annie C. Maguire Shipwreck

Welcome back Lighthouse Explorer! Yesterday’s podcast episode talked about the Portland Head Lighthouse in the USA. This lighthouse is located in Maine, and it stands at the entrance of Portland Harbour, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. The lighthouse is situated within Fort Williams Park, where you can explore the historic lighthouse, enjoy the views, or learn … Continue reading Portland Head Lighthouse & the Annie C. Maguire Shipwreck

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Why do ghost stories cling to lighthouses like moths to a flame?

Hello Lighthouse Explorer. Upon listening to a few of the podcasts, you may have noticed that many of the episodes reference ghost stories which surround our lighthouses. So far in series one of the podcast, notably ghost-ridden entries include: Lighthouses, with their isolated and often dramatic coastal locations, have a mystical quality that draws people’s … Continue reading Why do ghost stories cling to lighthouses like moths to a flame?

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The Northern Lighthouse Board (Scotland), Trinity House (England) and the US Coast Guard

Happy Wednesday, Lighthouse Explorer! In today’s podcast episode, we discuss the Scottish Northern Lighthouse Board, Trinity House, and the US Coast Guard. These organisations frequently come up as guardians of the lighthouses we’ll be discussing; hopefully, this provides a bit of additional context into their roles for general understanding. Continue reading The Northern Lighthouse Board (Scotland), Trinity House (England) and the US Coast Guard