Lighthouse Explorers

Lighthouse Explorers

Education EN ↓ 65 episodes

The podcast for lighthouse enthusiasts and those who have a vague interest in lighthouses... and everyone in-between. We'll be covering the history of lighthouses, folk tales surrounding these mystical beacons, interviews with lighthouse keepers, and more.

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Lighthouse Explorers

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Education

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lighthouseexplorers.com

Latest episode

Mar 1, 2026

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Episodes

The worst lighthouse in history?!: Cape St George Lighthouse, Southern Australia 01.10.2023

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) 26.09.2023

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 22.09.2023

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 20.09.2023

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 16.09.2023

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 13.09.2023

Hey Lighthouse Explorer! Are you ready, steady, cook for the final instalment of the Lighthouse tour journey?! In today's episode, we'll be discussing: - Scotland's Lighthouse Museum + Kinnaird Head Lighthouse - Strathy Point Lighthouse - Stoer Lighthouse - Corran Point Lighthouse - Turnberry Lighthouse Enjoy!

Scottish Lighthouse Roadtrip: Part One 11.09.2023

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 Rock Lighthouse, Girdleness Lighthouse, Buchan Ness Lighthouse, and Rattray Head Lighthouse. A special thanks to Felix, for being the camera man for this trip (and the biggest Lighthouse Explorer of them all).

The Douglass Family's Impact on Lighthouse History (... and a ghost ship): Isles of Scilly Lighthouses 30.08.2023

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 Scottish lighthouse road trip, follow along on www.lighthouseexplorers.com if you feel so inclined!

Shipwrecks, Sahara Desert Slime, and Lightning Strikes: Flatholm Lighthouse, Wales 29.08.2023

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 Scottish lighthouses next week, you can follow along on the adventure here: Website - www.lighthouseexplorers.com TikTok - @lighthouseexplorers YouTube - @fullmoonsandgoldfish

Captain Walter S. Ames, a HERO: Whaleback Light, Portsmouth Harbor, USA 28.08.2023

Today's episode of Lighthouse Explorers explores Whaleback Light, and its history. This includes the incredible exploits of Captain Walter S. Ames, a legend in lighthouse history for his courage.

The brightest + most isolated lighthouses in the world: Thridrangaviti + Nordurgardi Lighthouses, Iceland 25.08.2023

Hello Lighthouse Explorer! Welcome to today's visit to Thridrangaviti + Nordurgardi Lighthouses in Iceland. We'll look into the history of these lighthouses, and share a whimsical tale of these two towers.

'The Ghost Ship of Puck Bay': Polish Lighthouses 22.08.2023

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 21.08.2023

Welcome back Lighthouse Explorer! Today, we have a tragic tale about one of the lighthouse keepers of North Island Lighthouse, as well as the lighthouse's history of construction.

The 'only' lighthouse in London: Trinity Buoy Wharf lighthouse 19.08.2023

Welcome back Lighthouse Explorer! Today's episode is about Trinity Buoy Wharf lighthouse in London. This lighthouse may never have been operational, but it's been invaluable for developing tech, and training lighthouse keepers.

A little bit of Friday lighthouse fun 18.08.2023

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 which entertained me! We'll be back tomorrow with regular educational content, I promise.

Crich Stand, The Peak District 17.08.2023

Today's Lighthouse Explorers episode is about Crich Stand in the Peak District! This war memorial/lighthouse wannabe is positioned far from any ocean or seafarers. Someone I love very much is currently exploring in the Peak District, so now we're all joining him in spirit!

Portland Head Lighthouse, Maine, USA 16.08.2023

We're in the States again for today's episode. This episode covers the Portland Head Lighthouse, its history, the Annie C. Maguire shipwreck, and more. Enjoy, Lighthouse Explorer!

Why do ghost stories cling to lighthouses like moths to a flame? 15.08.2023

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 14.08.2023

Treasure Island, whisky, lighthouses, and more. What else could you possibly want?! Today we're exploring Muckle Flugga lighthouse, which is positioned at the northern point of the isle of Unst in Scotland.

Most landlocked lighthouse: Bidston Lighthouse, Merseyside, UK 13.08.2023

Today’s episode is about the most landlocked lighthouse in the world, according to the Guinness Book of World Records: Bidston Lighthouse, Merseyside.

Most likely to fall into the ocean: Cape Henlopen Lighthouse, Delaware, USA 12.08.2023

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 11.08.2023

Welcome back Lighthouse Explorer! Today we're exploring the Great Lakes lighthouses and discussing some of their ghost stories.

St Augustine Lighthouse, Florida, USA 10.08.2023

Hey Lighthouse Explorer! Today we'll be discussing the history and ghost stories surrounding the St Augustine Lighthouse in Florida, United States of America.

The Northern Lighthouse Board (Scotland), Trinity House (England) and the US Coast Guard 09.08.2023

Welcome back Lighthouse Explorer! Today we're chatting about three organisations which come up a lot in the podcast, as they look after Scottish, English, Welsh and North American lighthouses.

South Stack Lighthouse, Wales 08.08.2023

Welcome back Lighthouse Explorer! Here's another episode for you, this time based around South Stack Lighthouse on an island off of Wales, called Anglesey.

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