Part of the collection has been made available at Penlee Museum in Penzance for use by local schools within the National Curriculum relating to safety at sea.

The collection, which is recognised as being of national significance, includes a number of historical lighthouse artefacts collected from lighthouses and light vessels from all over the UK. These range from large first order optics to lighthouse keepers' uniforms and photographs.

Situated on one of the most dangerous and dramatic stretches of coastline in Britain, the Pendeen Lighthouse has been warning mariners of the treacherous sunken and exposed rocks near Pendeen Watch for 100 years. Trinity House has also refurbished and brought back into working order the historic fog signal. Visitors can explore the old engine room, see some of the original lighting equipment, and view the lantern at the top of the tower.

The Lizard Lighthouse, situated on the most Southerly point of mainland Britain is more than 250 years old and its light is visible for 26 miles.

The visitor experience here includes a tour around a preserved working pneumatic fog signal, historical lighthouse equipment and a trip up the tower, usually led by a genuine former lighthouse keeper.

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