Around the country there are several museums in addition to lighthouse museums that you can visit. If lighthouses aren’t your bag then these are sure to entertain: The British Dental Association museum This incredible museum boasts the largest collection of dental paraphernalia and historical exhibits in the UK, with over thirty thousand dental objects, both [...]
August 12, 2011
The Best Lighthouses to Visit in the UK
Lighthouses are stunning specticles of archetecture and beauty. With over 69 operating lighthouses today, they continue to guide ships to safety through some of the most treterous waters. Some are isolated and only can be seen from afar, but others offer guided tours. The following is a list of the most impressive lighthouses around the [...]
August 11, 2011
The History of the Lighthouse
When man began to travel by sea, one of the earliest obstacles encountered was safe night time travel. It was impossible to travel by night by ship without the risk of crashing on nearby rocks. The earliest civilizations would light fires on beaches and near the shore to warn of jagged rocks and shallow water. [...]
August 11, 2011
lighthouses in wales
Many lighthouses dot the 1,200-kilometer coastline of Wales, offering convenient adventure and a wonderful travel opportunity for anyone interested in visiting these curious beacons. There?s just something about a lighthouse, like an inchoate message that seems to draw out the romantic soul, and Wales has dozens of them. Some have even been converted into bed [...]
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November 24, 2011
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