Wednesday 27th May 2026
Sentinels of the Sea – The Amazing History of Lighthouses
A general introduction to “pharology” – the study of lighthouses and other navigational aids, giving an outline from the prototype – the Pharos of Alexandria, through the evolving history of their construction, methods of illumination, operation and maintenance, including the extraordinary heroic stories associated with them.
Speaker: Mark Lewis is regular speaker for us (William Morris and Art Deco), a freelance artist, designer-silversmith and retired university lecturer in art and design. He is now a practicing landscape artist but also finds time to be a folklorist and has been a member of the Folklore Society since 1987, speaking regularly at their conferences around the UK. He has a particular interest in unusual local customs and rituals and in 2013 he published a book on the folklore and popular customs of the church. Furthermore, Mark is passionate about lighthouses, being an active member of the Association of Lighthouse Keepers and is currently their Education Officer.
