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
Lighthouse exploring is many things, but it is not an adventure for the faint of heart. At this point I’ve been on many a lighthouse explore, but Norfolk wins all of the awards for most physical pain and the worst weather. My feet occasionally still feel the Ghosts of Blisters Past. Continue reading A 50-mile lighthouse trek to Happisburgh Lighthouse
A behind-the-scenes tour of Trinity Buoy Wharf, exploring the lighthouse, the SS Robin, and Lightship 95. As a lighthouse enthusiast, I loved exploring the site and getting to have a peak behind the curtain. Continue reading Behind the curtain at Trinity Buoy Wharf | The Lighthouse, SS Robin & Lightship 95
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
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
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.
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
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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