Title

The fifth Eddystone lighthouse

Caption

The fifth Eddystone lighthouse built on the Stone 13 miles South-east of Polperro, Cornwall, England. Designed by James Douglas, engineer to Trinity House, and constructed between 1878 and 1882. The Duke of Kent performing the opening ceremony. The smaller building to the left is Smeaton's lighthouse. Engraving from "The Illustrated London News" (London, 27 May 1892).

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Photos12.com - Ann Ronan Picture Library

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Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library

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ARP07113_010291P

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