New Look For Old Lighthouse
By Sue Clark on Jul 27, 2007 in Restoration 
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St. Mary’s Lighthouse, in Whitley Bay, North Tyneside, UK will be getting a fresh coat of paint on its 109 year old exterior, according to a story on the BBC News. Also included in the planned work is replacement of the glazing in the lantern room and electrical work. The North Tyneside Council is also looking at a master plan for St. Mary’s Island and its popular light in the future.
In September 2005, the Council took steps to protect this iconic lighthouse and island from unauthorized development and reaffirmed the island’s status as a conservation area. St Mary’s Island is renowned for its lighthouse, rocky landscape, causeway and wildlife. In early 2006, public access to the island was improved by the addition of a ramp.
North Tyneside Council earlier had contracted with Trinity House, the General Lighthouse Authority, to carry out the specialist survey to find out what maintenance the lighthouse will need in the future.
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