Legendary Lighthouses of Britain: Ghosts, Shipwrecks & Feats of Heroism

by Roger O'Reilly

Packed with legends, sea lore and exciting true-life tales, this is a highly giftable treasure trove of Britain's top 100 lighthouses, each one illustrated by award-winning artist Roger O'Reilly.

This is a unique celebration of 100 of the most dramatic and storied lighthouses along the coasts of Britain. Illustrated with fantastic retro art by award-winning artist Roger O'Reilly, this guide to the sentinels that guard Britain's shores is aimed at walkers, art lovers, maritime and countryside enthusiasts, and anyone who just loves lighthouses!.

From the Lizard in Cornwall to Muckle Flugga at the northern tip of the Shetlands, and out to the forbidding rock stations that lie offshore in the path of ferocious and unforgiving seas, Roger O'Reilly has selected the very best of Britain's lighthouses with all their sea legends, folklore and tales of ghosts, shipwrecks and endurance.

Genres: Nonfiction

224 pages, Hardcover

Published April 9, 2024

Reviews

[Elizabeth Judd Taylor · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is an interesting book about the lighthouses of Britain with really nice illustrations, in the style of classic travel posters. It travels all the way around the UK and has a stop in Gibraltar, and covers some general history as well as the history of the lighthouses.

[Discoverylover · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting enough and with absolutely stunning pictures. I would have liked more stories around the lighthouses!