Lighthouses

How Augustin-Jean Fresnel's stepped glass lens turned dim lighthouse glows into long-reaching beams, and how to read those beams today.

September 30, 2026

A beginner's guide to Britain's three main lighthouse fog signals — explosive charges, reed horns and the deep-toned diaphone — and how...

September 17, 2026

A practical guide to telling British lighthouses apart — harbour lights, rock towers and landfall stations — by shape, material and...

September 12, 2026

Exploring lighthouses, maritime history, and coastal heritage