If you are one of our wonderful UK listeners, these two names may be familiar to you! Vince is taking us across the pond to one of the oldest lighthouses in the UK, and the first lighthouse to be built on a rock in open sea. While the first two editions of the light were shaky at best, John Smeaton created a version that stood the test of time (and we're convinced even a nuke couldn't bring it down!). Enjoyed this episode? Leave us a review at thelighthouselowdown.comReferences:The Eddystone Lighthouse • John Smeaton • MyLearning(1) The Lighthouse that inspires the invention of a new cement! | LinkedInAn Eddystone Adventure - Sandeman’s Yachting ChroniclesThe Eddystone Lighthouse | National Coastwatch Institution

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