Old Lighthouse at Flamborough

The old lighthouse at Flamborough was built in the 17th century. It was intended that a fire be lit on the top to warn shipping of Flamborough Head (projecting into the North Sea), but there is no record of it ever being used. The modern automated light nearer the cliffs is much more effective!

Whitby Lighthouses

Lighthouses at the entrance to Whitby harbour. The larger tower on the left (West Pier) was built in 1831 and the smaller one (East Pier) in 1855.  Both were replaced by the harbour lights on the wooden pier extensions in 1914, West Pier showing a green light,  East Pier a red one. The lights are visible for about three miles in clear conditions.   Oh dear, am I becoming a lighthouse spotter? Don't answer that!

St Marys Lighthouse

Whitley Bay Northumberland.  Last climbed to the top 50 years ago. Just done it again. Even got a certificate to prove it.  Doesn't seen to have changed much in my memory. Hope to be going again to climb in 50 years time - wouldn't that be good!

Flamborough Lighthouse

Saving ships on the headland jutting out into the North Sea. High cliffs, wildlife and windswept coastal walks.