As this is the first post of a brand new blog we think it's only right to say a quick hello and give you a brief introduction to who we are. Situated on the North East coast midway between the river Wear and the river Tyne, Souter Lighthouse is one of the most iconic landmarks in the region. Built in 1871 to ward ships from the dangerous rocks at Whitburn Steel, Souter was a true marvel of its time. It was the first lighthouse anywhere in the world purpose built to use electricity, but due to the development of new technology such as satellite navigation and GPS it was decommissioned in 1988. It now belongs to the National Trust and remains one of the most popular visitor attractions in the area.
To the north of the lighthouse is the Leas, a two and a half mile stretch of magnesium limestone cliffs and coastal grassland.
To the south is Whitburn Coastal Park, reclaimed colliery land and now a haven for wildlife.
And that's us! As promised it was indeed brief, but if you want to know more about the place please do come along and pay us a visit.
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