There have been lighthouses of sorts for thousands of years, most notably the ancient wonder of the world at Alexandria in Egypt. Even Dover Castle is home to some tall ruins of the Roman equivalent of a lighthouse. The first modern and purpose built lighthouse was the Eddystone Lighthouse which opened for business this week in… Continue reading The Eddystone Lighthouse – The first modern English Lighthouse
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Samphire Hoe – The newest part of England
There are almost countless things to see in the county of Kent from Chartwell House in the north, Leeds Castle, Canterbury Cathedral and all manner of Roman sites. Of course what is perhaps more famous than them all are the impressive White Cliffs of Dover which on a sunny day are like nowhere else on… Continue reading Samphire Hoe – The newest part of England
Amazing maps tracking the cargo ships of the world
I’ve posted plenty of posts dedicated to maps over the years but none quite like this. This special project was undertaken by UCL and Kiln in London and tracks all the major cargo vessels of the world. As well as being fascinating to look at, the project also had the aim of raising awareness of… Continue reading Amazing maps tracking the cargo ships of the world
Stephen Liddell 