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The Longstone Lighthouse on the Farne Islands

Off the North East coast at Seahouses, best known for the 1838 wreck of the Forfarshire and the role of Grace Darling, the lighthouse keeper's daughter, in rescuing survivors. She was incredibly courageous but sadly died of tuberculosis a few years after the rescue, aged 26. I give links to the story below for anyone who may be interested.

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Longstone_Lighthouse
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grace_Darling
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14 comments

James said:

Excellent shot of this old lighthouse and it looks even better viewed large
2 weeks ago

John Cook replied to James:

Thanks for the comment, James. I think the larger the better for all pictures.
2 weeks ago

Annemarie said:

beautiful
have a nice evening:)
2 weeks ago ( translate )

John Cook replied to Annemarie:

Thanks Annemarie. You have a nice evening as well.
2 weeks ago ( translate )

William Sutherland said:

Bold light house capture!

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2 weeks ago

Don Sutherland said:

Gorgeous lighthouse.
2 weeks ago

Loose_Grip/Pete said:

I knew the story of Grace Darling but didn't realise the wreck was at Seahouses.
HWW. Enjoy the day.
2 weeks ago

Trudy Tuinstra said:

great to see. HWW
2 weeks ago

Patrick Brandy said:

Bien mis en valeur ce phare merci pour le lien bonne journée.
2 weeks ago ( translate )

Jaap van 't Veen said:

Wonderful lighthouse and image.
13 days ago

Anton Cruz Carro said:

A colorful perspective of this great lighthouse. All the best, Anton.
13 days ago

Herb Riddle said:

Always good to see lighthouses John. Although I have seen & visited many of Britain's lighthouses, I have not seen this one. A great capture and story here. Well shared.

Best Wishes. Herb
12 days ago

John Cook replied to Herb Riddle:

The Farne Islands are well worth a visit. Get the boat from Seahouses. Best visited in the breeding season, June/July. But take solid head covering because the Arctic Terns dive bomb from behind.
4 days ago

ROL/Photo said:

Magnifique phare
9 days ago ( translate )
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