To the Lighthouse

Die National Trust besit en onderhou die Langdon Cliffs en mens kan 'n lekker 40-minute hike vat kus langs na South Foreland Lighthouse. Die ligtoring reis wit soos 'n baken van hoop uit tussen die groen weivelde en die blou uitspansel. Die mure is 1,3 meter dik en die meganika daarvan is verstommend. Ek kan nie glo daar was soveel innovasie rondom dit ook (Michael Faraday & Guglielmo Marconi) by betrokke nie:

"A charming Victorian building built in 1843, South Foreland Lighthouse was part of the system of light signals operated by Trinity House to guide shipping past the infamous Goodwin Sands. At the forefront of technological innovation, the lighthouse was used in experiments by Michael Faraday, which led in 1858 to it being the first lighthouse to have an electrically powered light. In 1898 it was used by Guglielmo Marconi to demonstrate his wireless system. The best view, well worth the 73 step climb, is from the balcony which gives panoramic views of East Kent, the English Channel and the North Sea." [Quoted from National Trust brochure]