Longstone Lighthouse, Farne Islands

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Longstone Lighthouse. First lit in February 1826 and once home to William Darling and his family. William Darling and his daughter, Grace, became famous for the rescue of 9 survivors from the wrecking of the paddlesteamer "Forfarshire" on the night of 7th September 1838.

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Size: 7560px × 5039px
Location: Longstone Island, Farne Islands, Northumberland, England, UK
Photo credit: © Mark Hodgson / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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