Lighthouse Explorers

By Lighthouse Explorers

The podcast for lighthouse enthusiasts and those who have a vague interest in lighthouses... and everyone in-between. We'll be covering the history of lighthouses, folk tales surrounding these mystica... more

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How many episodes does Lighthouse Explorers have?

The podcast currently has 64 episodes available.

Lighthouse Explorers episodes:

May 15, 2024 Tricking strangers into exploring lighthouses with me! Beachy Head & Belle Tout lighthouses
Hello Lighthouse Explorer! For more information on the next lighthouse group trip, head over www.lighthouseexplorers.com. It’s also a good idea to follow us on Eventbrite so you don’t miss out on events. See you soon Explorer!
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6min
April 24, 2024 Sense & Sustainability (& Start Point Lighthouse)
Welcome back Lighthouse Explorer! I hope I find you weary from lighthouse travels, but if not... there's a group trip to Beachy Head and Belle Tout on the 12th May!
Group trip marketing aside, I hope you enjoy today's episode on lighthouse sustainability. If you're interested in finding out more, I'd recommend looking at the Northern Lighthouse Board's or the Irish Light's website!
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6min
April 02, 2024 The end of lighthouse keepers in Great Britain: North Foreland Lighthouse
The final lighthouse in Great Britain to have keepers, and its story!
For additional reading, head over to the Trinity House website for a wealth of information about lighthouse automation and more.
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3min
February 06, 2024The science and history behind the Fresnel lens
Have you ever wanted to know way too much about Fresnel lenses? Look no further! Just kidding, this barely scratches the surface (but I hope you enjoy it anyway) 🌊

Additional Reading:
"Fresnel lens" - Wikipedia

"The Lighthouse: The Mystery of the Million Dollar Lens" - Lighthouse Ratings

"Augustin-Jean Fresnel and His Invention of the Fresnel Lens" - Engineering and Technology History Wiki

"Lost Art of the Fresnel Lens" - National Lighthouse Museum
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4min
January 15, 2024 How do you look after a lighthouse? A conversation with a lighthouse keeper
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to look after a lighthouse? Julian worked as a lighthouse keeper for 20 years, so I sat down with him to talk about his experiences! Enjoy, Lighthouse Explorer 🫶
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30min
January 04, 2024The OLDEST lighthouse in Alaska: Eldred Rock Lighthouse
This little cutie was built in response to the shipwrecks during the Gold Rush era between 1896 and 1899.

Supplementary Nuggets of Gold:
“Eldred Rock Lighthouse: Alaska’s Maritime Beacon,” Alaska Historical Society.

“Shipwrecks and Lighthouses: The Story of Clara Nevada,” Gold Rush Tales.

“Marine Life Around Eldred Rock,” Alaska Oceanographic Institute.

“The Life and Trials of Lighthouse Keepers,” Lighthouse Keepers Association.

“Conserving Alaska’s Lighthouses: The Eldred Rock Case,” National Trust for Historic Preservation.
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3min
December 08, 2023 Prominent women in lighthouse keeping history
Welcome back lighthouse explorer! Today's episode covers the heroism of some prominent women in lighthouse keeping history.
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5min
November 24, 2023 A Conversation with an Almost-Lighthouse Keeper: Geoff Saunders
Today's very special guest is Geoff Saunders, who applied to become a lighthouse keeper in 1984.
We talk about his expectations of becoming a lighthouse keeper, the future of lighthouses, and lighthouses which are special to us.
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14min
November 22, 2023 The Dangers of Lighthouse Keeping
Lighthouse keeping was dangerous!! Let's discuss.
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5min
November 08, 2023 Another of the Stevenson’s Scottish Masterpieces: Cape Wrath Lighthouse
Cape Wrath Lighthouse... the one who got away...
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4min

FAQs about Lighthouse Explorers:

How many episodes does Lighthouse Explorers have?

The podcast currently has 64 episodes available.