- Paperback: 260 pages
- Publisher: Roger Colton (1 July 2003)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0954477103
- ISBN-13: 978-0954477103
- Product Dimensions: 19.8 x 13.8 x 1.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,419,608 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Written by Adam and Roger Colton, this is a light-hearted tour of the English and Welsh coastlines.
This mission was undertaken by father and son to visit every known lighthouse, working or redundant. Consequently, a tapestry is pieced together exploring the diversity of the people and a little of the history of each distinctive area, usually with some tongue-in-cheek humour and the odd delve into current issues. Along with a slightly eccentric interest in the UK road network and a undoubted love of real ale, this entertaining account of their 10,000-mile jaunt should encourage the reader to do something equally bizarre, educational and amusing.
This mission was undertaken by father and son to visit every known lighthouse, working or redundant. Consequently, a tapestry is pieced together exploring the diversity of the people and a little of the history of each distinctive area, usually with some tongue-in-cheek humour and the odd delve into current issues. Along with a slightly eccentric interest in the UK road network and a undoubted love of real ale, this entertaining account of their 10,000-mile jaunt should encourage the reader to do something equally bizarre, educational and amusing.
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By Adam Colton.
This whole foray began from a few lighthouse visits during our annual family holidays. I was reading Tom Vernon's 'Fat man on a Roman road' at the time, so my mother glibly suggested writing something along the lines of 'Thin man up a lighthouse!' I had no idea that six years later my father would revive this as a serious project for us to undertake over the next three and a half years.
The idea of writing a book about it seemed a distant one, until after reading the wares of Bill Bryson, Tony Hawks et al. there seemed no reason why we shouldn't.
Hoping to make this book a reliable source about British life at the turn of the millennium, I have sneaked in my own personal views on everything from global warming to traffic-sign theft! With my father, Roger, interjecting a nice dollop of history into the humour and views, we have hopefully arrived at our destination will a well-balanced and entertaining read.
Above all, we hope it will make you laugh.
This whole foray began from a few lighthouse visits during our annual family holidays. I was reading Tom Vernon's 'Fat man on a Roman road' at the time, so my mother glibly suggested writing something along the lines of 'Thin man up a lighthouse!' I had no idea that six years later my father would revive this as a serious project for us to undertake over the next three and a half years.
The idea of writing a book about it seemed a distant one, until after reading the wares of Bill Bryson, Tony Hawks et al. there seemed no reason why we shouldn't.
Hoping to make this book a reliable source about British life at the turn of the millennium, I have sneaked in my own personal views on everything from global warming to traffic-sign theft! With my father, Roger, interjecting a nice dollop of history into the humour and views, we have hopefully arrived at our destination will a well-balanced and entertaining read.
Above all, we hope it will make you laugh.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
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An entertaining read!,
This review is from: England and Wales in a Flash (Paperback)
This book was recommended by a friend to me and I found it to be a very entertaining read! It is written in a humourous manner but also proves to be informative for all those die hard lighthouse fans out there! I recommend this, not only to those who take a particular interest in lighthouses, but to anyone looking for a bit of light hearted entertainment - a perfect holiday read for anyone travelling around the UK!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
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Diamond Lights!,
By mark bolam (ashford, kent United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
This review is from: England and Wales in a Flash (Paperback)
An absolute gem!Don't make the mistake of thinking that this book is some kind of trainspotters lighthouse reference manual. Well, it is, but it is a whole lot more besides. Anyone who has done any kind of travelling will relate to these hilarious adventures, especially the kind of travelling where you arrive at some far-flung destination after dark with not a hotel reservation in sight. Tales of dodgy B&B food, temperamental room heating, agreements and disagreements with locals coupled with heroic alcohol consumption make this an instant classic. I challenge anyone to read the 'Whitley Bay' chapter and keep a straight face. If you take your humour on the ascerbic and observational side, this is for you. Fans of baseball caps, hoodies and other sports leisure wear need not apply. Brilliant.
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This review is from: England and Wales in a Flash (Paperback)
This travel book of two men visiting lighthouses around Britain is fantastic. I especially like the write ups on some of the pubs they visit in the evening after a full day of spotting!
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