- Hardcover: 96 pages
- Publisher: National Trust Books; New edition edition (3 Feb 2006)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1905400128
- ISBN-13: 978-1905400126
- Product Dimensions: 18.2 x 17.8 x 1.2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 449,056 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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There is a widespread fascination with lighthouses that often has nothing to do with the sea. They stand out in the land or seascape. Sooner or later, looking at lighthouses leads to questions about them, and in particular human questions - who, when, where, how? These do not simply refer to their construction, but also to who used and operated them - the mariners and keepers and their families. Charles Payton tells the story of "Lighthouses", focusing on those that belong to the National Trust or stand on National Trust land. "Lighthouses" featured: Farne Islands - Northumberland; Souter - Tyne and Wear; Orford Ness - Suffolk; South Foreland - Kent; Beachy Head - Sussex; Needles Old Battery - Isle of Wight; St Catherine's - Isle of Wight; The Lizard - Cornwall; Gribbin - Cornwall; Lundy - Bristol Channel; and Rathlin Island - Northern Ireland.
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Charles Payton was a founder and trustee of London's Museum in Docklands. He has organised events such as the International Festival of the Sea in Bristol, and at Brest in Brittany.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
A lovely, well presented book with only one minor flaw. It's tiny! The book is A5 Sized. From the description and images i was expecting something a little larger. Nonetheless a great purchase!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Lighthouses are a memorial to all those brave builders and lighthouses keepers, and this little book certainly gives a very concise insight into their history and construction. Well written with superb photographs
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