Title

The lantern of the Eddystone lighthouse

Caption

The lantern of the Eddystone lighthouse built on the Stone 13 miles South-east of Polperro, Cornwall, England, being used to observe migrating birds. This practice began in the Autumn of 1878. Illustration by Charles Whymper (1853-1941) from "The Quiver" (London, 1882).

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Photos12.com - Ann Ronan Picture Library

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Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library

Reference

ARP07113_010287P

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Rights managed

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25,6Mb (2,8Mb) / 8,4in x 11,8in / 2523 x 3543 (300dpi)