Lighthouse Explorers
Episodes
Why did lighthouse keepers go mad? The joys of mercury poisoning.
01 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
There are many things which make lighthouse keeping seem less than ideal, but mercury poisoning is surely one of the worst risks of the job!Trigger wa...
Ed Peppitt & his 3,500 Mile Lighthouse Adventure
17 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to another episode of the Lighthouse Explorers podcast! This week, I had the great fortune to talk to Ed Peppitt to ask him about his tra...
Cycling 1000km Just to See Lighthouses & Dodging Storms | Our Summer Updates
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I've been gone for a while! Let's catch up! It's been an amazing summer for lighthouse trips, from our group adventures to Southwold and P...
Tynemouth’s Lighthouses, Dickens, & Storms | 5 Minute Light(house) Bites
02 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we travel to Tynemouth, to delve briefly into the history of its 3 lighthouses.
Pocket-sized men at Southwold Lighthouse | 5 Minute Light(house) Bites
23 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we travel together to Southwold Lighthouse in Suffolk, touching on its unusual placement within the town and its TV fame.If you’re interested ...
Haunting of the Point of Ayr Lighthouse | 5 Minute Light(house) bites
16 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ahead of our group trip in June 2025, I discuss the ghostly past of the Point of Ayr Lighthouse. An infamous ghost hunting spot on the North Welsh coa...
The Birth of New Technologies at South Foreland Lighthouse | 5 Minute Light(house) Bites
09 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
South Foreland Lighthouse, perched on the white cliffs of Dover, is a beacon of innovation. Built in 1843, it became the world’s first electrically ...
The Joys of Lighthouse Keeping | Gerry Butler
30 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, Gerry shares his incredible journey as a lighthouse keeper for over 20 years, highlighting this unique maritime tradition's many h...
The Graveyard of the Great Lakes + their Lighthouses | 5 Minute Light(house) Bites
28 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the brand new series: '5-Minute Light(house) Bites. Today's episode dives into the Great Lakes, their graveyard, and of course their lighth...
The importance of local museums | Lowestoft lighthouse & maritime museum
29 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode is a little different, as I delve into a recent excursion to Lowestoft lighthouse, and Lowestoft Maritime Museum. With that in mind,...
The benefits of lighthouse exploring
03 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Why should you go lighthouse exploring? Stay tuned!
Tricking strangers into exploring lighthouses with me! Beachy Head & Belle Tout lighthouses
15 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hello Lighthouse Explorer! For more information on the next lighthouse group trip, head over www.lighthouseexplorers.com. It’s also a good idea to f...
Sense & Sustainability (& Start Point Lighthouse)
24 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 Tou...
The end of lighthouse keepers in Great Britain: North Foreland Lighthouse
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 i...
The science and history behind the Fresnel lens
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
How do you look after a lighthouse? A conversation with a lighthouse keeper
15 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
The OLDEST lighthouse in Alaska: Eldred Rock Lighthouse
04 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This little cutie was built in response to the shipwrecks during the Gold Rush era between 1896 and 1899. Supplementary Nuggets of Gold: “Eldred ...
Prominent women in lighthouse keeping history
08 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back lighthouse explorer! Today's episode covers the heroism of some prominent women in lighthouse keeping history.
A Conversation with an Almost-Lighthouse Keeper: Geoff Saunders
24 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 lig...
The Dangers of Lighthouse Keeping
22 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lighthouse keeping was dangerous!! Let's discuss.
Another of the Stevenson’s Scottish Masterpieces: Cape Wrath Lighthouse
08 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Cape Wrath Lighthouse... the one who got away...
Tsunamis, 'Todai fans' + 'the father of Japanese lighthouses': A brief history of Japanese lighthouses
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is a bitesize overview of Japanese lighthouses! I'll revisit this topic for a deep dive into some of the things I've mentioned here, but ...
An introduction to Canadian lighthouses
21 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome Lighthouse Explorer! Today's episode answers questions about how Canadian lighthouses are managed, as well as a ghost story... Enjoy!
Kidnappings and epic fires: the eventful history of Eddystone Rock and its lighthouses
16 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This area has had a rich history of lighthouses, starting with Winstanley's Tower which was first lit in 1698. Enjoy this episode... and its kidna...
Grace & William Darling's daring rescue: Longstone Lighthouse, Northumberland
06 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is about the thrilling rescue of nine shipwrecked sailors at Longstone Lighthouse.
The worst lighthouse in history?!: Cape St George Lighthouse, Southern Australia
01 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This lighthouse is just a train wreck, from construction to it's destruction. Enjoy!
The early history of lighthouses (DISCLAIMER! There's a UK focus)
26 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Here's a bitesized overview of the history of lighthouses, focusing mainly on the UK, but also lighthouse origins in the Mediterranean!
The good, the bad, and the demolished: Isle of Wight Lighthouses, UK
22 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back Lighthouse Explorer! Today's episode is about the lighthouses on the Isle of Wight, along with their history and lore. Enjoy!
A failed World War One defence tower, but a successful lighthouse: The Nab Tower Lighthouse, Portsmouth, UK
20 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hey Lighthouse Explorer! Listen to today's episode to find out about the Nab Tower lighthouse in Portsmouth, UK!
A snowstorm, a sick hero, and the 'Australia' shipwreck: Cape Elizabeth Light, Maine
16 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hello Lighthouse Explorer! Today we're delving into the history of Cape Elizabeth Light, and the shipwreck of the schooner 'Australia'.
Scottish Lighthouse Roadtrip: Part Two
13 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hey Lighthouse Explorer! Are you ready, steady, cook for the final instalment of the Lighthouse tour journey?! In today's episode, we'll be d...
Scottish Lighthouse Roadtrip: Part One
11 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hey Lighthouse Explorers! This is the first part of the Scottish lighthouse roadtrip, where I'll be touching on St Abb's Head Lighthouse, Bass...
The Douglass Family's Impact on Lighthouse History (... and a ghost ship): Isles of Scilly Lighthouses
30 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today we touch on Isles of Scilly Lighthouses, including a brief overview of the Douglass family! We'll be on the road next week for a special Sc...
Shipwrecks, Sahara Desert Slime, and Lightning Strikes: Flatholm Lighthouse, Wales
29 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back Lighthouse Explorer! Today, we're discussing the good, the bad, and the slimey at Flatholm Lighthouse. I'll be going on tour of ...
Captain Walter S. Ames, a HERO: Whaleback Light, Portsmouth Harbor, USA
28 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode of Lighthouse Explorers explores Whaleback Light, and its history. This includes the incredible exploits of Captain Walter S. Ames...
The brightest + most isolated lighthouses in the world: Thridrangaviti + Nordurgardi Lighthouses, Iceland
25 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hello Lighthouse Explorer! Welcome to today's visit to Thridrangaviti + Nordurgardi Lighthouses in Iceland. We'll look into the history of the...
'The Ghost Ship of Puck Bay': Polish Lighthouses
22 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back, Lighthouse Explorer! Today we're discussing Polish lighthouses, and the spooky tale of the 'Ghost Ship of Puck Bay'.
Tragedy strikes lighthouse keeper + his daughter: North Island Lighthouse, South Carolina, USA
21 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back Lighthouse Explorer! Today, we have a tragic tale about one of the lighthouse keepers of North Island Lighthouse, as well as the lighthou...
The 'only' lighthouse in London: Trinity Buoy Wharf lighthouse
19 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back Lighthouse Explorer! Today's episode is about Trinity Buoy Wharf lighthouse in London. This lighthouse may never have been operationa...
A little bit of Friday lighthouse fun
18 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hi Lighthouse Explorer! I've maybe had too many allergy meds but this seemed very funny in my head. Enjoy some lighthouse AI-generated content whi...
Crich Stand, The Peak District
17 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's Lighthouse Explorers episode is about Crich Stand in the Peak District! This war memorial/lighthouse wannabe is positioned far from any oc...
Portland Head Lighthouse, Maine, USA
16 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We're in the States again for today's episode. This episode covers the Portland Head Lighthouse, its history, the Annie C. Maguire shipwreck, ...
Why do ghost stories cling to lighthouses like moths to a flame?
15 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back Lighthouse Explorer! Thank you for joining us today, we'll be talking about ghost stories being part and parcel with lighthouse lore....
Most northerly lighthouse in Britain: Muckle Flugga, Scotland
14 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Treasure Island, whisky, lighthouses, and more. What else could you possibly want?! Today we're exploring Muckle Flugga lighthouse, which is posit...
Most landlocked lighthouse: Bidston Lighthouse, Merseyside, UK
13 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode is about the most landlocked lighthouse in the world, according to the Guinness Book of World Records: Bidston Lighthouse, Merseysid...
Most likely to fall into the ocean: Cape Henlopen Lighthouse, Delaware, USA
12 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hello Lighthouse Explorer! Today’s bite sized episode covers the ultimate demise of the Cape Henlopen Lighthouse in the USA.
The ghosts of the Great Lakes Lighthouses, USA
11 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back Lighthouse Explorer! Today we're exploring the Great Lakes lighthouses and discussing some of their ghost stories.
St Augustine Lighthouse, Florida, USA
10 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hey Lighthouse Explorer! Today we'll be discussing the history and ghost stories surrounding the St Augustine Lighthouse in Florida, United States...
The Northern Lighthouse Board (Scotland), Trinity House (England) and the US Coast Guard
09 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back Lighthouse Explorer! Today we're chatting about three organisations which come up a lot in the podcast, as they look after Scottish, ...
South Stack Lighthouse, Wales
08 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back Lighthouse Explorer! Here's another episode for you, this time based around South Stack Lighthouse on an island off of Wales, called ...
Smeaton's Tower, Plymouth
07 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome sailor (Lighthouse Explorer)! This is a look at Smeaton's Tower in Plymouth, and have a little party while we're here.
Fastnet Rock Lighthouse, Ireland
06 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back Lighthouse Explorers! Today we're talking about Fastnet Rock lighthouse, off of the coast of Ireland. This is one of the most beautif...
Point of Ayr Lighthouse, Wales
05 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hey Lighthouse Explorer! Today we're visiting the Point of Ayr lighthouse in Wales. This gorgeous lighthouse has attracted attention due to its re...
A brief history of US lighthouses
04 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back Lighthouse Explorers! I'm the Lighthouse Keeper, and today we'll be briefly exploring the history of lighthouses in the United St...
Flannan Isle Mystery, Scotland
03 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hello Lighthouse Explorer! Today, we'll be exploring the Flannan Isle Mystery. This mystery revolves around the disappearance of three lighthouse ...
Lighthouse of Alexandria, Egypt
02 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hello Lighthouse Explorer! Welcome back, and today you've tuned into a doozy. The Lighthouse of Alexandria was one of the Seven Wonders of the Anc...
The Tower of Hercules, Spain
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back Lighthouse Explorer! Today we'll be discussing the Tower of Hercules in Spain, considered one of the oldest lighthouses still operati...
Jeddah Lighthouse, Saudi Arabia
31 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back Lighthouse Explorer! Join me in this captivating episode of Lighthouse Explorers as we delve into the history of Jeddah Lighthouse, the t...
Beachy Head Lighthouse, East Sussex
30 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back Lighthouse Explorers! Today we're travelling to East Sussex, to visit the beautiful Beachy Head lighthouse.
Trinity House
29 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back Lighthouse Explorer! I've already talked a few times about the automation of lighthouses in the UK, so this episode can serve as your...
Southsea Lighthouse, Hampshire
28 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're exploring Southsea Lighthouse! This is a lighthouse close to my heart, as it's the first lighthouse I visited in my YouTube lighth...
The Smalls Lighthouse Tragedy
26 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hello Lighthouse Explorers! Today we're going to be delving into the Smalls Lighthouse Tragedy of 1801, and the impact it had on lighthouse safety...
Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, North Carolina
25 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back Lighthouse Explorers! Today we're exploring Cape Hatteras, a gem on the coast of North Carolina.
Happisburgh Lighthouse, Norfolk
24 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome Lighthouse Explorers, to our first episode! Come along and bask in the wonders of Happisburgh Lighthouse, a maritime gem on the Norfolk coast....
Lighthouse Explorers - Channel Trailer
24 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Introducing...the channel trailer! This is the channel for lighthouse enthusiasts, those who have a vague interest in lighthouses... and everyone in-b...