Light Through a Lens: An illustrated celebration of 500 years of Trinity House
ISBN-13:
9781408175958
ISBN-10:
1408175959
Edition:
1st ed.
Author:
Neil Jones, Paul Ridgway
Publication date:
2014
Publisher:
Thomas Reed
Format:
Hardcover
160 pages
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ISBN-13:
9781408175958
ISBN-10:
1408175959
Edition:
1st ed.
Author:
Neil Jones, Paul Ridgway
Publication date:
2014
Publisher:
Thomas Reed
Format:
Hardcover
160 pages
Summary
Light Through a Lens: An illustrated celebration of 500 years of Trinity House (ISBN-13: 9781408175958 and ISBN-10: 1408175959), written by authors
Neil Jones, Paul Ridgway, was published by Thomas Reed in 2014.
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In 1514, Henry VIII granted the Corporation of Trinity House a royal charter establishing it as an authority in maritime matters within his kingdom. Later its remit was expanded to include responsibility for the provision and maintenance of aids to navigation. 500 years later the organisation is still responsible for the operation of lighthouses around England, Wales and the Channel Islands. Though automated now, these lighthouses are maintained in all their unique and idiosyncratic splendour, proving popular architectural landmarks with locals and visitors alike. To celebrate Trinity House's quincentenary, this beautiful photographic book features the best photography from the Corporation's own archive, much of which has never been seen by the public before. The fascinating images seek to show some of the unusual diversity of the ancient, complex and somewhat misunderstood institution, with accompanying passages to describe what happened during those five eventful centuries. This photographic account of these iconic structures dotted around the most vulnerable stretches of coastline is to be treasured by anyone who finds the haunting beam of a lighthouse at sea an immensely comforting sight, as well as walkers and families for whom a lighthouse on the landscape is a completely irresistible draw.
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