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Posted: 08 Sep 2026

Taken: 15 Sep 2006

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The Longstone Lighthouse on the Farne Islands

The Longstone Lighthouse on the Farne Islands
Off the North East coast at Seahouses, best known for the 1838 wreck of the Forfarshire and the role of Grace Darling, the lighthouse keeper's daughter, in rescuing survivors. She was incredibly courageous but sadly died of tuberculosis a few years after the rescue, aged 26. I give links to the story below for anyone who may be interested.

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Longstone_Lighthouse
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grace_Darling

SV1XV, Andrea Allasio, ROL/Photo, grobi358 and 14 other people have particularly liked this photo

14 comments - The latest ones
 James
James club
Excellent shot of this old lighthouse and it looks even better viewed large
2 weeks ago.
John Cook club has replied to James club
Thanks for the comment, James. I think the larger the better for all pictures.
2 weeks ago.
 Annemarie
Annemarie club
beautiful
have a nice evening:)
2 weeks ago.
John Cook club has replied to Annemarie club
Thanks Annemarie. You have a nice evening as well.
2 weeks ago.
 William Sutherland
William Sutherland club
Bold light house capture!

Admired in: www.ipernity.com/group/tolerance
2 weeks ago.
 Don Sutherland
Don Sutherland club
Gorgeous lighthouse.
2 weeks ago.
 Loose_Grip/Pete
Loose_Grip/Pete club
I knew the story of Grace Darling but didn't realise the wreck was at Seahouses.
HWW. Enjoy the day.
2 weeks ago.
 Trudy Tuinstra
Trudy Tuinstra club
great to see. HWW
2 weeks ago.
 Patrick Brandy
Patrick Brandy club
Bien mis en valeur ce phare merci pour le lien bonne journée.
2 weeks ago.
 Jaap van 't Veen
Jaap van 't Veen club
Wonderful lighthouse and image.
2 weeks ago.
 Anton Cruz Carro
Anton Cruz Carro club
A colorful perspective of this great lighthouse. All the best, Anton.
2 weeks ago.
 Herb Riddle
Herb Riddle club
Always good to see lighthouses John. Although I have seen & visited many of Britain's lighthouses, I have not seen this one. A great capture and story here. Well shared.

Best Wishes. Herb
13 days ago.
John Cook club has replied to Herb Riddle club
The Farne Islands are well worth a visit. Get the boat from Seahouses. Best visited in the breeding season, June/July. But take solid head covering because the Arctic Terns dive bomb from behind.
5 days ago.
 ROL/Photo
ROL/Photo club
Magnifique phare
10 days ago.

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