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Lighthouses

1963 , Orford Ness (Suffolk)

Cat no. 205517

Anglia Television documentary on Trinity House training school and Orfordness lighthouse.

A shot of the lighthouse at Orford Ness followed by a shot of the lightship “Siren” moored at Harwich port. Commentary reveals the history of The Corporation of Trinity House and its establishment as the lighthouse authority in the UK. At the Harwich District Offices, also a training school for lighthouse keepers, Dick Graham meets instructor Mr Moore as he lectures on lantern electrics. Pupils are witnessed receiving practical training in knot tying and bread making, and Mr Moore explains the personal qualities that favour a good lighthouse keeper. Dick Graham interviews two trainees on their motivations for this career choice. At Ordford Ness, the necessary procedure on receiving a storm warning is re-enacted by lighthouse keeper [Mr Hayes], who is then interviewed by Dick Graham about his profession, and explains the history of the building, before climbing the stairs to show the lighthouse lantern and rotating optic.

Featured Buildings

Orfordness Lighthouse, Orford Ness, Suffolk Trinity House, Harwich District Offices, Essex

Keywords

Lighthouses; Lighthouse keepers; Lightships

Other Places

Harwich, Essex

Manifestations

Lighthouses

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