Beachy Head has always been a very special place for me. It’s magical, spectacular, breath-taking, wild and natural.
I am fascinated by the lighthouses of Beachy Head, both Belle Tout and also the new lighthouse at the base of the cliffs. I have been researching their history for years and am recognised as an expert on both lighthouses.
In 2007 I tried to buy the Belle Tout Lighthouse at Beachy Head by public subscription to open to the public.
In August 2011 I published the The Story of the Belle Tout Lighthouse and in April 2012 I published The Story of the Beachy Head Lighthouse.
It covers the Beachy Head Lighthouse’s history from the original plans to construction, through the years to the modern day. With fascinating information and rare pictures showing the inside of the lighthouse and how the keepers lived day to day.
This book was a project of passion whilst enabling me to help make money for the Save the Stripes campaign.
We’ve Saved the Stripes!
On the 2nd November, Shirley Moth announced that we officially broke through the £27,000 we needed to save the stripes of the Beachy Head Lighthouse. What an accomplishment. You can read more about the Beachy Head Lighthouse Save the Stripes Campaign.
Happy Birthday Beachy Head Lighthouse
The last stone was laid on the 2nd October 1902, this makes the Beachy Head Lighthouse 110 years old this year.
You can read more about the history of the Beachy Head Lighthouse.
The Painting of the Beachy Head Lighthouse
Trinity House had decided not to re-paint the Beachy Head Lighthouse and allow it to slowly fade to its original light grey granite colour.
The news that this world-famous and iconic lighthouse would lose its unmistakable red and white livery has caused some controversy.
Read more about the Saves the Stripes campaign.
Beachy Head Lighthouse Competition
Sussex Voyages very kindly donated four tickets to the Save the Stripes campaign to help raise money to get the lighthouse re-painted.
The competition ran between 22nd February and 25th March 2012 - click here to find out more.
The Story of the Beachy Head Lighthouse
The Story of the Beachy Head Lighthouse
The book that helped support of the Save the Stripes campaign
