#Trinity Lighthouse

[maryegallagher]

Road-Tripping from Spains Andalusian Coast to Gibraltar

by Deirdre Frost Taking a road trip to explore and savor the rich culture and history of the Andalusian region in Spain and Gibraltar is an exciting adventure through a colorful panoply of cultures. I set off this fall to explore this part of the Mediterranean Coast and experience some of its most exciting areas and resort destinations. Just a mere 87-mile journey included a beautiful mosaic of…

[fuzzysparrow]

The Iconic Needles

One of the most iconic places to visit on the Isle of Wight is, without a doubt, the famous Needles and the coloured sand of Alum Bay. Located on the South Western tip of the island, the Needles Rocks and Trinity Lighthouse are the Isle of Wight’s most iconic landmark. Since Victorian times, visitors have flocked to the bay to marvel at the coloured rocks and take samples home in glass…

[ltwilliammowett]

Trinity House sewing box, made by a Lighthouse Keeper, 19th century

[j-psilas]

Each row is curated around a theme or idea, designed to give you An Experience™ when you read/watch/play all five from left to right.

Places That Awaken Us: Halloween (1978), Little Nightmares (2017), The Lighthouse (2019), The Shining (1980), Silent Hill 2 (2001)

Trials of Possession: The Exorcist (1971) and Legion (1983), The Exorcist III (1990), Faith: The Unholy Trinity (2022), The Babadook (2014), When Evil Lurks (2023)

Fractured Self, Tortured Self: The Private Memoirs and Confessions of a Justified Sinner (1824), Perfect Blue (1997), Father of Lies (1998), Inside Mari (2012-2016), Slay the Princess (2023-2024)

The Dark Feminine: Carmilla (1872), The Witch (2015), The Bloody Chamber (1979), Ringu (1998), Rule of Rose (2006)

Now is the Time of Monsters: De Bello Civili, or Pharsalia (61-65 AD), Dracula (1897), Between Two Fires (2012), Fear & Hunger (2018), Fear & Hunger 2: Termina (2022)

Witness the Unspeakable: The Three Impostors (1895), The Great God Pan (1894) and The Hill of Dreams (1907), The King in Yellow (1895), "The Color Out of Space" (1927), Bloodborne (2015)

Family, Love, Obsession: "The Fall of the House of Usher" (1839), Crimson Peak (2015), Saltburn (2023), The Gift (2015), Creep (2014)

"Have You Read Devilman? Trick Question.": Devilman (1972-1973), Berserk (1989- ), Demon's Souls (2009), Death Note (2006-2007), Chainsaw Man (2018- )

Several of these categories have some crossover. Rule of Rose definitely also belongs in "Places That Awaken Us," and Devilman belongs in "Now is the Time of Monsters," as does Demon's Souls.

I could go on and on, but I won't list them all. Draw your own connections, if you like, and please recommend more texts to go in these categories!

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PLEASE LOOK UP CONTENT WARNINGS FOR EVERY SINGLE ITEM ON THESE LISTS. THERE ARE TOO MANY FOR ME TO LIST INDIVIDUALLY.

[productofnfld]

Fort Point, Trinity.

A lighthouse stands watch, red and white against the rock. Below, a sailboat drifts, following the wind’s quiet pull.

Once a place of defense, now a place of stillness—where the sea and sky meet, and time moves with the tide.

[spaceahoy]

This lighthouse has Longplayer in it, which is a 1000-year-long musical composition - it's currently 24 years in. More info about the whole thing here https://longplayer.org/

A lighthouse in London

I like a bit of quirkiness. This lighthouse was built in 1864. Although located by the River Thames, it was not a navigational aid but used to experiment with and develop lighting equipment. You may have also seen it in the Netflix film, Rogue Agent.

[world-of-wales]

NEWS -

The Duchy of Cornwall has stopped imposing rents on lifeboat stations, the fire service, village halls and school playing fields.

The Duchy of Cornwall, which provides William with a private income, said it had taken the opportunity “to stop and reflect” and the estate now wished to adopt a “new policy” to ensure it was “a force for good in the years to come”.

The duchy said it was also reviewing the rents it charges state schools.

Will Bax, the keeper of the records for the Duchy of Cornwall, said:

"Our new policy recognises our key role at the heart of communities. As such we will waive rents for grassroot community tenants and give up to 50 per cent rental discounts to charity tenants where they directly rent space from the duchy, and are active on the ground within our communities.

The transition to the leadership of the 25th Duke of Cornwall marked a significant moment for the estate. Together, we are building on the strong foundations and seizing the opportunity to strengthen our positive impact, ensuring the duchy remains a force for good in the years to come.”

The Duchy of Cornwall has now announced it will stop imposing the following rental charges:

• £600 a year from the Royal National Lifeboat Institution for permission to use the prince’s beaches at Salcombe, Sennen Cove, the Lizard, Rock and St Mary’s in the Isles of Scilly.

• £15,000 from Devon county council over 50 years to allow Princetown fire station to operate on duchy land.

• Thousands of pounds a year from communities for permission to use village halls in Curry Mallet and Newton St Loe, allotments in Bradninch and a community orchard in Newquay used to help disadvantaged groups.

• £3,000 over 20 years from the Trinity House maritime charity for the right to operate the Bishop Rock lighthouse in the Isle of Scilly.

• Thousands of pounds a year from councils and schools so the public can use playing fields, rugby pitches and recreation grounds in Princetown, Corston, Clandown near Bath and Stoke-sub-Hamdon in Somerset.

• £125,000 over 25 years from the government for the use of the visitor centre and shop at Tintagel Castle, which fund the castle’s preservation.

• £200 a year for the use of a children’s play area in Poundbury, Dorset, and rental payments from the Scouts.

[thewindsorindex]

Duchy of Cornwall

Prince William waives rent on lifeboat stations, school fields and village halls.

Prince William’s Duchy of Cornwall estate has waived rental charges worth more than £10,000 a year for the use of lifeboat stations, school playing fields and village halls, it has emerged.

Mr Bax announced that rents would be waived for grassroots community tenants, while local charity tenants would receive a 50 per cent discount.

The organisations that will see their rental charges “reduced to nil”, disclosed by The Sunday Times, include the Royal National Lifeboat Institution, which previously paid £600 a year for permission to use the prince’s beaches at Salcombe, Sennen Cove, the Lizard, Rock and St Mary’s in the Isles of Scilly.

Devon County Council will no longer be liable for the £15,000 it paid to operate Princetown fire station over a 50-year period.

The Trinity House maritime charity, which had paid £3,000 over 20 years for the right to operate the Bishop Rock lighthouse in the Isle of Scilly, has had a reprieve, as have the community groups charged thousands of pounds a year to use village halls in Curry Mallet and Newton St Loe, as well as allotments in Bradninch and a community orchard in Newquay which is used to help disadvantaged groups.

The Duchy will no longer charge £200 a year for the use of a children’s play area in Poundbury, Dorset, demand rental payments from the Scouts, or the £125,000 paid by the Government for the use of the visitor centre and shop at Tintagel Castle, north Cornwall, which fund the castle’s preservation, over a 25-year period.

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[whencyclopedia]

The Pharos Lighthouse In Alexandria: Second Sun and Seventh Wonder of Antiquity

"The Pharos Lighthouse in Alexandria: Second Sun and Seventh Wonder of Antiquity" is a complete history of one of the most famous lighthouses in history. The book details the lighthouse’s creation, its historical significance, and its eventual destruction.

The book is divided into twelve chapters, each dealing with a different aspect of the Pharos, better known as the Lighthouse of Alexandria. It begins with the conception and construction of the lighthouse during the reign of Ptolemy I (366-282 BCE). The perilous coast surrounding Alexandria shipwrecked many vessels that attempted to navigate its reefs and shoals. This threatened the maritime trade that the Ptolemaic dynasty hoped to encourage, so plans were made to create a landmark that sailors could navigate by. Sostratus of Cnidus led the development of this landmark, which became the great lighthouse. Standing at around 120 meters tall, the Pharos and its flaming light was an awe-inspiring sight that symbolized the power and wealth of Ptolemaic Egypt.

The author reconstructs the form and function of the ancient Pharos, drawing from ancient and Medieval descriptions as well as recently uncovered archaeological evidence. Diagrams, charts, and tables help to illustrate these explanations of the lighthouse’s construction and function. These modern assessments are juxtaposed with ancient and Medieval artworks that depict the lighthouse, such as coins, mosaics, and drawings. The author has a background in science and engineering, which informs the book’s reconstruction of the lighthouse’s technical features. The reach of the Pharos’ light, the material used in its construction, and its dimensions are estimated based on the available data, although many long-standing questions can not be definitively answered.

In 795 CE, a massive earthquake rocked Alexandria and caused the lighthouse’s peak to crumble and fall. Subsequent earthquakes in the 10th century CE further cracked the lighthouse. Despite some attempts at restoration, the Pharos became increasingly damaged until the 15th century CE, when only the base remained. Numerous archaeological expeditions have searched the ocean surrounding Alexandria, and their findings are incorporated into the book.

In addition to the practical history of the lighthouse, the book also examines its impact on culture through its representations in both historically grounded and fantastical literature. From the time of its creation, the lighthouse has been cloaked in legend. In ancient times, it was described as a second Sun that illuminated the harbour. Today, it is one of the most iconic monuments of antiquity. The final three chapters deal with modern attempts to reconstruct the lighthouse. Chapter Ten presents the available evidence for the lighthouse’s form, while Chapter Eleven sets out the author’s future goal of creating a three-dimensional digital recreation of the lighthouse for research and educational purposes.

At the time of this review, the Pharos lighthouse is relatively understudied in comparison to other well-known monuments like the Great Pyramids of Giza. This volume helps to fill that gap and will be useful to students of the Hellenistic period. It is deeply researched, referencing a multitude of ancient and modern sources which are organized in the book’s bibliographies. A set of appendices at the end of the book concisely summarizes the basic timeline and facts relating to the lighthouse, as conveyed through historical sources.

The author Andrew Michael Chugg is a historian who has authored books on the Hellenistic period including The Lost Tomb of Alexander the Great (2004). Chugg graduated with honours from Trinity College, University of Cambridge. He is an Executive Technical Expert in EMC & Radiation Physics at MBDA.

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[kirabug-tumbles]

The Lighthouse episode of OFMD has made me rethink what lighthouses are all about.

I still love them (I’m the daughter of a sailor) but now I’m giving Trinity Lighthouse Church some serious side-eye

[wisco-country]

The Needles Lighthouse, Isle of Wight was built by Trinity House in 1859

[ltwilliammowett]

Trinity House sewing box, made by a Lighthouse Keeper, 19th century

[ame-in-the-rain]

videos essays i like that aren't just plot summaries

i've been thinking about this type of video for like 5 years now and never got around to making it. a lot of it pertains to my interests so some are pretty niche but i love em so you should to!

FILM/TV Queering the Slasher: Re-Animator Is the Cast of Always Sunny Irredeemable? The Tragedy of Hitoshi-San Khonjin House & The Art of Coping Through Pain Why Did So Many Lighthouse Keepers "Go Mad"?

MUSIC/THEATER Motifs of Remembrance in Spies Are Forever How the Music Spoils Sweeney Todd (and why that's a good thing!) Disney's Greatest (Villain) Song What is the House of the Rising Sun? Illegal Hamilton is Hilarious (and problematic) The Jerma Dollhouse is a Theatrical Masterpiece

GAMES Understanding the Music of Half-Life FAITH: The Unholy Trinity & The Satanic Scare Game With Unsatisfying Endings. Why Yume Nikki Still Matters The Wonder Trade Gauntlet: Completing the National Dex & Hitting Lv. 100 w/ ONLY Wonder Trade (Just watch all of AbsolBlogsPokemon)

ETC. POLYBIUS: The Video Game That Doesn't Exist Operation Soda Steal Chiropractors Are Lying to You

[ptseti]

Is ra eL

The name “Rael” is a derivative of “Israel” which means “People of God”, by God’s own definition. That is why the Israelites are know as the people of God.

Is Ra El” - ISIS/RA/ELOHIM … (ISIS) the Divine Feminine (Mother), (RA) the Divine Masculine (Father), and (EL) the Spirit or God. To clarify these three elements together, the whole or HOLY trinity

Israel is not necessarily a place, it is is a body of people, God’s chosen placed here upon this earth, as the body of Christ, the temple, the holy land.

Where I am God is, where I am goddess

The same reason that they used the stars to track the Sun/Son - is the same reason they use tech to track and trace you- God placed the stars in the sky so perfectly.

We are the sacred geometry, in our birth chart, blood type and more holds sacred codes as to who we are, what we came to do and exactly who we came to be.

The body of Christ, God’s prophets were purposely placed all across this landmass we refer to as planet Earth - as lighthouses,sleeping Giants in the spiritual realm, awakening one by one, lighting and reigniting and eternal flame.

This is why the body of Christ often faces so many trials and tribulations.

Because it is known by the oppositional energy that once we remember who we are,there is no going back and we hold the power to change the trajectory of all that is unfolding.

Everything that we see happening right now is an exodus and we are guiding the children of The Most High back to their rightful place. None above the other, but there are hierarchies of angels, each with their own divine assignment to carry out as per their individual soul contract.

Everyone is playing their role perfectly, and everything is Divinely orchestrated to ensure that God’s will be done on Earth As It Is in Heaven.

Katrina ✍🏾 📜

[productofnfld]

A view of the Fort Point Light from Trinity East, Newfoundland and Labrador. — I spent the afternoon wandering around Trinity enjoying their Fall Festival weekend. The weather was great, I checked out the craft stores, and bought some awesome treats at @auntsarahschocolate . When I finished in Trinity I went for a walk in Trinity East. Where I snapped this pic. All in all, a great Saturday… Can it just be October forever?

[nickyrothfan]

What if Trinity time traveled?

Trinity sat in the back seat of her family's car, her eyes anxiously scanning the surroundings. This town felt... strange. It was as though all the freaks and horrors of the world had gathered here. Seriously, why were the windows of one house boarded up with planks?

Suddenly, a sharp pain hit her head, but only for a second. She didn't even have time to react before...

"Where am I?" - Trinity glanced around. The car, her parents... They were just approaching their house, and it was the same road they took the first time...

"What the..." - Her eyes widened as she looked at the date on her phone... this... was impossible!

The day she had first arrived in this town.

She looked at her parents. They looked normal... like nothing unusual had happened.

She stared ahead... the realtor.

They stopped.

Her mind was in complete chaos. How did she end up here? She remembered only fragments... the weather station, tunnels, the lighthouse, the cult, the construction... but these were the last events she could recall clearly.

"Okay... if everything's like this..." - she glanced around, yes... Nicky was sliding along the roof of Theodore's house before jumping off. So carefree. She thought she saw something green in his eyes... they were again jade-colored.

"It's like I've traveled back in time..." - she thought. What was happening? Time travel? If so, what happened to her timeline? To her past self? To Nicky?!

"Earth to Trinity."

"Oh." - She looked around.

"Your mom said you're interested in the inventor's club?"

"Very interested." - She glanced around again.

A brief time skip.

"Okay, okay... maybe this isn't so bad? I can save Nicky from the trauma... Who am I kidding?" - She was nervous. But this was a new chance! A chance to help, a chance to save, a chance to make things better! If she could pull it off perfectly, everything would be better. And she better make contact with... him right away.

"What am I thinking? He doesn't even know me here..." - His future self... she had hurt him. Now... she could help him. He was so... happy, innocent, not... the other one.

"I need to make contact..." - She thought, their first meeting was... good. Maybe if she did everything exactly the same...

"Okay... time for the club." - She headed towards the office. She knew where it was, no need for questions. It was also better not to run into Abanante.

"Hello, is this the inventors' club?" - She bent down, and the lid flew right past her. Yeah... that was creepy. She had already repeated the first meetings with everyone in the club. That meant she could change things...

"We almost got the human experiment working!" - Ivan jumped up... yeah, he was sometimes scary.

"She's not a human experiment. Actually... you're human, but not an experiment." - Enzo blushed.

"Just great..." - She thought. Enzo was in love with her again. How could anyone fall in love with someone at first sight? Poor guy... no, he was a good friend, just a friend.

"Yeah... this place is weird." - She walked over to Maritsa.

"Boys, ugh... my parents won't let me go home without my brother."

"Is there hypertrichosis in your family history?" - Ivan approached her from behind.

"I'm not here!" - They all turned at the voice, and Trinity instantly knew...

Nicky burst through the door and ran under the desk.

"Nicky..." - Her thoughts were... calm. There he was... the same, brave. She remembered everything related to him... the escape from the psych ward, the cult fight, and most importantly... that night when they could talk about everything... she wouldn't let him suffer again.

And then, Merto stuck his hand through, trapping it between the door frame and the door itself. He was a good guy... but very creepy.

"Has anyone seen Nicky? He stole materials from my closet, and let's just say... they're highly flammable."

"He ran down the corridor!" - She said without thinking.

"Brilliant." - The teacher left.

She smiled. There he was... she immediately detached the sensor Ivan had placed on her. She ran. And he was trembling.

"So, what do we have here, little thief? Saw you coming out of your pipe this morning." - She smirked.

"And I saw you moving into your house with ghosts."

"Ghosts? How do you know that?" - She feigned surprise.

"It's my job to know what's happening in my neighborhood." - He stood up and pointed at himself. It would have been nice to have a camera for this...

"Oh, and sneaking out of your house is also part of your job?"

"Not my house, Mr. Peterson's house. No one's been killed in your house, by the way."

"Nicky's lying about everything, by the way..." - Enzo ran up to Rot and placed a hand on his shoulder.

"I was at Mr. Peterson's house. You should stay away if your life is precious to you."

"Oh, bro, not this again." - Ivan returned to his device.

"You mean to say my neighbor is a killer?"

"Yes." - Nicky grabbed the lamp cord and wrapped it around his neck.

«You're... a bit wrong... actually, not wrong...»- She remembered how he had killed a couple of cult members.

"You know... he's actually a little creepy." - She dramatically put her hand to her chin.

"Wait... when did you meet him?" - Nicky was confused. How did he miss that?

"After you escaped his house... I decided to introduce myself." - She quickly went silent.

"Oh, right... he's probably just upset after... the incident." - Enzo tried to justify Theodore's behavior.

"Yeah, after the disappearance of his children and the death of his wife, there are hundreds of urban legends about him." - Maritsa posed, adding to the eerie vibe.

"Yeah... it was much easier before." - Trinity smiled. They were so... happy, fresh, full of energy.

Later that night...

Trinity had just finished dinner. There was no need to visit the neighbor's back house again, and she didn't need to inform her parents of her thoughts, or they'd start questioning her... but it was almost time. She looked out the window, and there he was.

Nicky ran up to the house across from hers. Had he always been this reckless?

"What's going on?" - The guy jumped slightly, hearing the voice and seeing the girl in front of him.

"Be quiet, or both of us will get caught." - He put a finger to his lips, then grabbed the board nailed to the window and unhooked it...

"God... how is he this strong?" - Trinity swallowed. That was... not something everyone could pull off.

"But still... damn, he's something else." - She smiled. There he was... her friend, so... amazing.

"We need to find a new entrance. Every time I break into the house, Mr. Peterson changes it." - The guy muttered, not sure who he was talking to, her or himself.

"He's always one step ahead." - He started sneaking further, searching for a possible entrance.

"Wonder why he does it?" - the new girl sarcastically asked.

"If you don't believe me, then why are you here?"

"Hmm...?" - She heard screams from behind the house.

"I've heard this before..."

"We need to check it out."

They headed toward the back of the house, where a window was open...

"Hmm..." - Bales pretended to think...

"Let's do a quick check. In and out." - Nicky told her. Of everyone in the city, she was the one who trusted him the most.

"Okay... I've got your back." - She stretched out her hands so he could climb, then followed after him.

The room they entered was... strange. Mannequins everywhere, and... a picture with many eyes and dozens of coins on the nightstand.

"Told you..."

"A questionable taste in decor doesn't make you a killer."

They left the room, and Nicky peeked around the corner, signaling to go up the stairs.

Halfway up, they heard a creak and saw the neighbor's shadow downstairs.

A bit scared, they both ran up the stairs...

Trinity glanced to the right... seriously, there were so many doors, and boards right on the floor... what was the point of all this?

"Do you even know where you're going?" - She looked at the brunette.

"Uh... sort of. He's always changing something... it's like this house is alive." - He continued ahead, while also wiggling his fingers, as if it were spooky.

"What?" - She followed him... even in the future, she never figured it all out.

Nicky, the expert in breaking and entering, who had managed to protect his dissertations, degrees, and basically everything related to this... stepped on a board that creaked.

"Be quieter if you're such an expert."

There was no time for conversation anymore... the neighbor's shadow was coming closer up the stairs.

In panic, Nicky grabbed the door handle and swung it open, only to find... a brick wall.

"Ahh..." - She gasped and grabbed her head. He didn't expect that.

"Here!" - She grabbed him and pulled him into a room she would never forget.

"Phew..." - They both sighed. That was too much.

"Ah... photos?" - She looked at the wall. She had to take pictures of this again, but this time on silent mode.

"We need to show this to my parents..." - She glanced at Nicky. Theodore was probably nearby.

They peeked out the door and saw him inspecting another room. They had to leave...

"Let's go..." - She whispered to him, and they tiptoed toward the stairs. She stepped on a creaky board...

"Damn..." - This event was something she didn't want to repeat.

"And you told me to be quieter? You literally doomed us!" - Nicky's tone was unhappy.

They looked around and saw that their neighbor was watching them.

"Ahem... hello, neighbor." - Trinity nervously said.

"Ahhh!" - He ran at them, growling.

"AAAHHH!" - They screamed, Nicky grabbed her, and they began rushing down the stairs.

They turned into the kitchen and hid under the table... his feet walked around them.

"That way..." - She pointed to a door gap...

They both rushed through it and found themselves outside.

Without thinking or looking back, they ran toward her house, finally reaching her yard, where Nicky stopped.

"Why did you stop?! Come in!"

"Ah... he never follows me past his property line, weird, huh?" - A small smile appeared on his face as he pointed at Theodore, who was looking at them disapprovingly.

"Pffft!" - Nicky put his fingers in his ears and started wiggling them, while also waggling his tongue.

Theodore returned to his house.

"Whoo... well, you were right." - Trinity sat down on her porch.

"Glad someone finally believes me..." - He sat down too.

"What's he hiding?"

"Don't know, that guy has more secrets than locks."

"Hey... idea, have you ever thought about what he does when he's not home?" - She looked at the photos on her phone.

"You kidding? This is the best time to break in!" - He grinned and pointed at the house.

"Yeah, but what does he do during that time?" - A small smile appeared on her face.

"Never thought about it..." - The guy's eyes widened.

"Who knows... maybe we'll get lucky? And find something out?"

Theodore just watched them from the window of his house.

"Let's go to the backyard..." - She stood up.

"What? Already?"

"No, the backyard of my house." - She walked that way, and the guy followed her.

"Why?"

"He's been watching us..."

"Oh... that jerk!"

"And also, I wanted to talk..."

"About what?"

"Listen... um, thanks for saving me today..."

"Hey, I wouldn't have gotten out without you! You were awesome." - He gave her a bright smile.

"You know... we could spend more time together as friends... out of everyone I've met, you're probably the best."

"Oh... really? Um, no problem. Actually, I think we could be good friends." - He scratched his head.

"The idea to climb the chimney wasn't bad."

"Just like getting out through the door gap."

"Trinity Bales." - She extended her hand to him.

"Nicholas Roth. But everyone calls me Nicky..." - He shook her hand in return.

"Okay... it's late, see you tomorrow." - She went to the door.

"Yep... see you!" - He ran to the fence to jump over it.

"I love this idiot..." - She shook her head.