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 Welcome to KEEPING WATCH - a podcast for anyone and everyone interested in lighthouses, lighthouse keepers, light vessels and other aids to maritime navigation. KEEPING WATCH is brought to you in association with the ALK - The Association of Lighthouse Keepers - a membership organisation and charitable trust in the UK dedicated to keeping lighthouse heritage alive. We’ll hear from the ALK’s founder, Neil Hargreaves, as well as from other former lighthouse keepers, authors of books about lighthouses, people born and brought up in lighthouses, archivists, historians and many others interested in lighthouses, their construction, history and service.2022 Mundial
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  • Lighthouse Legacy through the lens: Photographer Connor Gault

    Lighthouse Legacy through the lens: Photographer Connor Gault
    Jun 17 2025

    In this week's episode of Keeping Watch, Ed and Mel discuss a lighthouse Banksy in Marseilles, before Mel interviews Scottish photographer Connor Gault, who is on a mission to photograph every living Scottish lighthouse keeper and the lighthouses where they served.

    Connor's heartfelt project is rooted in his family history, his Grandfather having served as a keeper himself. He talks about the artistic process of capturing his images on large-format film, and the emotional stories behind the photos.

    You can see Connor's photographs and find out more about the project at his website:
    https://www.conorgault.com

    Key moments

    01:05 Interview with Connor Gault
    01:41 Banksy's Lighthouse Artwork
    06:18 Connor Gault's Photography Journey
    07:35 The Lighthouse Project
    12:48 Memories and Portraits
    19:20 Tributes and Future Plans
    22:49 Heartwarming Farewell Stories
    24:14 Lighthouse Conditions and Photography
    25:55 Visiting Lighthouses with Keepers
    27:42 Connecting with Lighthouse Keepers
    29:11 The Future of the Lighthouse Project
    30:35 Making Art Accessible to Communities
    33:19 Expanding the Project Beyond Scotland
    39:17 Challenges and Funding
    42:59 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

    KEEPING WATCH is a fortnightly podcast for enthusiasts of lighthouses, lighthouse keepers, light vessels and other aids to maritime navigation.

    We’re keen to talk with other former light vessel and lighthouse keepers and crew - as well as others currently working in the lighthouse service. Again, you can email me at alksoutheast@gmail.com.

    Please spread the word to friends and family who might be interested in listening. And do like, follow or subscribe to this podcast so that you are notified when each new episode is published. A comment or a splendid review on your podcast platform of choice would be very welcome and really helps us to get noticed.

    If you have an idea for a story you'd like us to cover, or an interesting person with a lighthouse connection we might interview, do please drop me a line. Or perhaps you are a fellow enthusiast and would like to contribute to the podcast either once or on a regular basis?

    You can contact me at alksoutheast@gmail.com.

    KEEPING WATCH is brought to you in association with the ALK - The Association of Lighthouse Keepers - a charitable trust in the UK dedicated to keeping lighthouse heritage alive.

    Visit the Association of Lighthouse Keepers:
    www.alk.org.uk
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    44 m
  • Exploring Lighthouse Legends: An Interview with Jeremy D'Entremont

    Exploring Lighthouse Legends: An Interview with Jeremy D'Entremont
    May 19 2025
    In this episode of Keeping Watch, hosts Ed Peppitt and Melanie Charles bring you up to date with a roundup of lighthouse news. We welcome special guest Jeremy D'Entremont, a renowned author, historian, and host of the US Lighthouse Society's 'Lighthearted' podcast. They discuss various lighthouse-related topics, including Jeremy's extensive career, Scottish lighthouse keeper projects, lighthouse history, and personal stories from lighthouse keepers around the world. This informative episode also explores Jeremy's passion for lighthouses, key moments from his podcast, and the enduring importance of preserving lighthouse history. Key moments 01:05 Meet Jeremy D'Entremont 01:38 Lighthouse News Roundup 01:54 Gerald Butler's Wedding Announcement 03:00 Lighthouse Honeymoon Destinations 05:10 Photography Project by Connor Gault 08:14 Interview with Jeremy D'Entremont 14:23 Jeremy's Lighthouse Journey 16:08 Writing and Podcasting Adventures 30:43 Meeting the Light Keeper 31:31 Interview with Barry Porter 32:04 Rescue from Boone Island Lighthouse 33:47 Interview with Eric J. Dolin 35:10 Lighthouse Tours and Travels 39:24 Challenges in Lighthouse Preservation 49:06 Favorite Lighthouses and Future Plans 58:11 Conclusion and Podcast Promotion

    KEEPING WATCH is a fortnightly podcast for enthusiasts of lighthouses, lighthouse keepers, light vessels and other aids to maritime navigation.

    We’re keen to talk with other former light vessel and lighthouse keepers and crew - as well as others currently working in the lighthouse service. Again, you can email me at alksoutheast@gmail.com.

    Please spread the word to friends and family who might be interested in listening. And do like, follow or subscribe to this podcast so that you are notified when each new episode is published. A comment or a splendid review on your podcast platform of choice would be very welcome and really helps us to get noticed.

    If you have an idea for a story you'd like us to cover, or an interesting person with a lighthouse connection we might interview, do please drop me a line. Or perhaps you are a fellow enthusiast and would like to contribute to the podcast either once or on a regular basis?

    You can contact me at alksoutheast@gmail.com.

    KEEPING WATCH is brought to you in association with the ALK - The Association of Lighthouse Keepers - a charitable trust in the UK dedicated to keeping lighthouse heritage alive.

    Visit the Association of Lighthouse Keepers:
    www.alk.org.uk
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    1 h
  • Lighthouses on television with engineer and tv presenter Rob Bell

    Lighthouses on television with engineer and tv presenter Rob Bell
    Apr 13 2025
    In this week's episode of Keeping Watch, Ed and Mel discuss the community protests against the automation of St John's Point Lighthouse in Northern Ireland, and the recent cliff falls close to Belle Tout in Sussex. This week's special guest, engineer and television presenter Rob Bell, joins Ed to talk about his fascination with lighthouses and the challenges of producing his three series of lighthouse programs. They discuss the logistics and challenges of filming at remote locations, the allure and difficulty of capturing such engineering marvels, and Rob's personal reflections on the heritage of lighthouses. Rob concludes with a heartfelt appreciation for the lighthouse community and how they welcomed him so heartily when making his programmes. Key moments 01:05 Lighthouse News Update 01:36 St. John's Point Lighthouse Controversy 06:38 Bell Toot Lighthouse Erosion Concerns 08:51 Interview with Rob Bell 11:23 Join the Association of Lighthouse Keepers 11:55 Rob Bell's Railway Walk Series 13:41 Behind the Scenes of Lighthouse Series 16:13 Challenges of Filming Lighthouses 18:51 Rob Bell's Favorite Lighthouses 31:35 Future Projects and Closing Remarks

    KEEPING WATCH is a fortnightly podcast for enthusiasts of lighthouses, lighthouse keepers, light vessels and other aids to maritime navigation.

    We’re keen to talk with other former light vessel and lighthouse keepers and crew - as well as others currently working in the lighthouse service. Again, you can email me at alksoutheast@gmail.com.

    Please spread the word to friends and family who might be interested in listening. And do like, follow or subscribe to this podcast so that you are notified when each new episode is published. A comment or a splendid review on your podcast platform of choice would be very welcome and really helps us to get noticed.

    If you have an idea for a story you'd like us to cover, or an interesting person with a lighthouse connection we might interview, do please drop me a line. Or perhaps you are a fellow enthusiast and would like to contribute to the podcast either once or on a regular basis?

    You can contact me at alksoutheast@gmail.com.

    KEEPING WATCH is brought to you in association with the ALK - The Association of Lighthouse Keepers - a charitable trust in the UK dedicated to keeping lighthouse heritage alive.

    Visit the Association of Lighthouse Keepers:
    www.alk.org.uk
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    36 m
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