Lighthouse (DVD)

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...Lighthouse. A little context is probably needed at this point, at least for those who have never heard of Southwold. Nestling on what is almost an island on the north Suffolk coast, bounded by the river Blyth, the sea and Buss Creek, with only one road in and one road out Southwold is one of those towns that has managed to retain its charm without becoming "twee". Several devastating fires throughout its history have resulted in its most recent rebuilding - oh three or so hundred years ago - being based on a plan to provide natural fire-breaks. Wide streets. Open greens. The place wears its age with the comfort of wealth. Many of the houses are grand. Even the old surviving fisher cottages have clearly moved up-market, yet somehow without the pretentiousness that is evident elsewhere. The 'Sailors Reading Room' which so entranced W G... Read review

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Advantages: Great scenery , lots to learn
Disadvantages: lots of stairs...not for the fainthearted

...Souter lighthouse With the Easter holidays in full flow, I seemed to spend my time having a look to see which places were holding events which appeal to children. Being a member of the national Trust, I often visit places in their "portfolio", so saving admission costs. It's worth checking out www.nationaltrust.org for more information. Souter Lighthouse is a place I have passed on many occasions and never visited, but with an Easter Egg hunt going on, it seemed a good choice. ~~~~Bit of History~~~~ We learnt lots of things whilst at the top of the lighthouse, and one of the "stories" is that the lighthouse was built in direct response to the fact that in the 1860s, 20 boats hit the rocks. At that time, lots of ships were transporting coal, and this was a hazardous stretch of the coastline; Souter lighthouse was the answer... Read review

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Advantages: All their best songs
Disadvantages: Maybe to esygoing for some

...The Lighthouse family are a soul duo from up north who recorded their first single, "Lifted" in 1995. The duo consists of vocalist Tunde Baiyewu (Who I believe recently launched a solo career) and keyboard player Paul Tucker who formed in Newcastle. Their debut album was entitled "Ocean Drive" and was also released in 1995. It was a couple of years later that the duo released their second album "Postcards from Heaven." As suggested by the CD's title, Lighthouse Family "Greatest Hits" is a compilation which was released in 2002 of the Lighthouse Family's most memorable tracks. I would just like to point out that I'm almost 100% sure you'd recognise at least one track from this reasonably well known group. I think their style of music is best described as easy-listening soul with a truly mellow vibe. Tracks such as "High... Read review

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