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For the Safety of All

By Murray, Donald S

For the Safety of All Politics & History

For the Safety of All

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''There have always been lighthouses in my life. There has been a closeness and steadiness to our relationship, as if they have kept pace and in close contact with me.''Lighthouses punctuate Scotland's coastline - a stoic presence on the edge of the landscape. Since the earliest of these hardy structures were raised, they have been a lifeline for seafarers at the mercy of treacherous weather and uncertain navigation. Today over 100 of Scotland''s lighthouses are listed buildings. The lighthouse is now one of many maritime resources which act 'for the safety of all'. But we are still drawn to the solitary life of the keeper, the beauty of the lens of the lamp and the calm reassurance of a flashing light on a distant shore.Donald S Murray explores Scotland's lighthouses through history, storytelling and the voices of the lightkeepers. From ancient beacons to the work of the Stevensons and the Northern Lighthouse Board, and from wartime strife to automation and preservation, the lighthouses stand as a testament to the nation's innate connection to the sea.Published in partnership between Historic Environment Scotland and the Northern Lighthouse Board.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
176
Release Date:
2022-04-28
Publication Date:
2022-04-28
Publisher:
Historic Environment Scotland
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
1849173273
ISBN13:
9781849173278
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
734 g
Height:
200 cm
Width:
248 cm
Thickness:
16 cm
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