Lighthouse books

Illustrated guides to the lighthouses of England and Wales

Lighthouses of England

The South East
This book makes an ideal companion to anyone visiting the coasts of Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex and Kent, containing details of all the lighthouses in the area, many of which are well worth visiting. The book contains histories of all the lighthouses, both major and minor, as well as details of their location, access and current use. Some of the most famous lighthouses in the British Isles guard the coastline of south-east England and this book more than does them justice.

Lighthouses of England

The South West
This book makes an ideal companion to anyone visiting the south west of England and the West Country. It covers all the lighthouses of Cornwall, the Isles of Scilly, North Devon, Somerset and the Bristol Channel. The outstanding colour photographs are a highlight, many are full-page illustrations. The book contains histories of all the lighthouses, both major and minor, and details of their location, access and current use. Some of the most famous lighthouses in the British Isles guard England’s south-west coastline, such as the famous Longships, and this book more than does them justice. The introduction looks at the history of lighthouse development, and contains numerous previously unpublished historic images.