Mumbles, The Lighthouse 1893
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This picture of the famous lighthouse on Middle Head was taken from Bracelet Bay. Built in 1794, the lighthouse originally had two platforms, each with a coal-fired beacon to warn shipping of the dangers of the Mixon Sands and Cherry Stone Rock. In 1799 it became oil-fired, and it was converted to electricity in 1905. The last keeper retired in 1934 when it became an automatic light; it is presently the responsibility of Trinity House.
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