One of Wales’ oldest lighthouses, Point of Ayr Lighthouse, also known as Talacre Lighthouse, appears marooned off the coast of North Wales. Historically Chester was a thriving port and navigation relied on lights at Whitford Garn in Flintshire and Hillbre Island on the Wirral, that was until the tragic loss of two ships headed for…… Continue reading Point of Ayr Lighthouse, North Wales
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Poolbeg Lighthouse, Dublin
Poolbeg lighthouse is situated at the end of the Great South Wall in Dublin bay. The construction of the wall began in 1716.and was then known as ‘The Piles’, construction completed around 1730. At the time it was regarded as a considerable engineering achievement. Standing at an impressive 3 miles long it was the world’s…… Continue reading Poolbeg Lighthouse, Dublin