This weekend saw the first outing of the Travelling Pharology Archive, Lighthouse Explorers’ community-generated collection of lighthouse stories, memories and heritage. Our debut took place in a very special setting. We were on the first floor of the lighthouse at Trinity Buoy Wharf, right next to the home of Longplayer. If you’ve never experienced Longplayer, … Continue reading The Travelling Pharology Archive Makes Its Debut
After many months of planning, research, and ethical review, I am delighted to announce that contributions are now open for the Travelling Pharology Archive! The Archive forms part of my research in Cultural Heritage Studies at University College London (UCL), where I am exploring the question: How can a community-generated travelling lighthouse archive contribute to … Continue reading Contributions Are Now Open for the Travelling Pharology Archive
Hello everyone, It has been quite a while since my last blog post and for that I need to apologise. Life has been exceptionally busy recently, and although I have been meaning to sit down and write an update for months, there always seemed to be another deadline which I need to attend to! So, … Continue reading Updates on Group Trips, the Travelling Archive, and other such matters
You are cordially invited to the third year of Lighthouse Explorers’ group trips… for which we now have the first date and location! Continue reading The first lighthouse group trip of 2026
On the 12th of October, we had our final group trip of 2025. This marked our sixth outing of the year and our ninth lighthouse visit together overall. Back in June, six of us climbed the gorgeous Southwold Lighthouse. At the time, we still had two more trips planned. Spirits were high that day; what … Continue reading Our Final Group Trip of 2025: Trinity Buoy Wharf Lighthouse
This week, I had the great fortune to talk to Ed Peppitt about his travels around England and Wales. These included cycling 3,500 miles, spotting over 300 lighthouses, and raising over £15,000 for Shift MS. Ed’s book, ‘The Beacon Bike‘, is absolutely brilliant. In it, he shares the highs and lows of this huge undertaking. … Continue reading Talking to Ed Peppitt about his 3,500 mile cycle ride
This year has already been an incredible journey with Lighthouse Explorers, and we’ve had five group trips to some of England and Wales’ most striking lighthouses. In June, we added two more special towers to our adventure: first standing beneath the weathered charm of Point of Ayr Lighthouse on the 1st, and later, heading to … Continue reading From North Wales to Suffolk: Our June Group Trips
I have some incredibly exciting news to share! Before I get into the details, I wanted to tell you a bit about how we got here along my slightly messy career path, the choices shaped (and derailed) by Covid, and why this moment feels so special. Today, I’ve taken a leap forward in building my … Continue reading Building a Future in Heritage: Some Big News
When you walk up to Leasowe Lighthouse on the windswept Wirral coast, it feels almost timeless. Built in 1763, it’s Britain’s oldest brick-built lighthouse. It’s also been out of use for over 100 years; it’s light was extinguished in 1908. Currently, a team of dedicated volunteers called ‘The Friends of Leasowe Lighthouse’ keep the metaphorical … Continue reading Why you should volunteer at Leasowe Lighthouse
Welcome back to another dose of lighthouse history and exploration! Today’s post is all about our sixth Lighthouse Explorers group trip (and the third of the 2025 season). This one was particularly special. Cared for by the National Trust, South Foreland Lighthouse is one of the most beautifully preserved lighthouses I’ve ever had the fortune … Continue reading Exploring South Foreland Lighthouse with (a couple of) strangers
