Beachy Head lighthouse was brought into service by Trinity House in October 1902 The images were sold at the Penzance Auction House on 30 November.

The lighthouse, which was decommissioned in 1902, had already been moved due to coastal erosion, a situation Mr Shaw described as "a constant worry". "It averages out at about 60cm (2ft) a year.

Built in 1902, for almost 80 years, the Beachy Head lighthouse was manned by three lighthouse keepers. Their job was to maintain the light, which was operational 24-hours a day.

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The red and white stripes of Beachy Head lighthouse were repainted in 2013 after a £27,000 fundraising campaign. Owner Trinity House had announced in 2011 that it could no longer afford to ...

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The lighthouse was initially built in 1832, its location carefully planned so it was visible for 20 miles out to sea. Belle Tout preparing to be moved (Image: Alan Jones) The building has a long ...

David Lay Beachy Head lighthouse sits about 165 metres from the base of the cliffs 28 November 2017 Updated 30 November 2017 ...