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Tides

One of the reasons for the establishment of a lighthouse is to mark the dangers from the effect of extreme tides (low and high) on surrounding lands, islands, waterways, and beaches.  Look at the photo on the left of my old lighthouse at McInnes Island at low tide (click for a larger version). We can […]

Reprint – Photo Gallery: Sutton Bridge Lighthouse Renovation Restores View Which Inspired Sir Peter Scott

Photo gallery: Sutton Bridge lighthouse renovation restores view which inspired Sir Peter Scott By DAISY WALLAGE Monday, July 30, 2012 – with permission from EDP24 online With an endless sky, tantalising glimpses of the The Wash and wildfowl flying overhead, this stunning, sometimes lonely view was lost for decades as time took its toll on east […]

Three More Lighthouses Saved! Sadly not Canadian

New status shines light on landmark from UK News Guardian Published on Thursday 10 May 2012 09:29 A coastal landmark on the borough coastline has been declared a listed building to help preserve it for future generations. St Mary’s Lighthouse, a popular destination for sightseers and school trips, has been given grade II-listed status by English […]