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Principal Keeper Colin Nicholls admires the view from the top of the Flat Holm Lighthouse
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Principal Keeper Colin Nicholls admires the view from the top of the Flat Holm Lighthouse
Principal Keeper Colin Nicholls admires the view from the top of the Flat Holm Lighthouse. In the foreground is the old isolation hospital and beyond the water stretches to Glamorgan coast 18th August 1967
Staff Photographer
Western Mail Archive
Mirrorpix
Cardiff
Wales
Media ID 21783867
© Mirrorpix
Cardiff Coastline Navigation One Man Only Sixties Uniform Vale Of Glamorgan 1967 Bristol Channel Trinity House
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Principal Keeper Colin Nicholls - A Glimpse into the Past
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. In this photo print, Principal Keeper Colin Nicholls stands tall at the top of the Flat Holm Lighthouse, his uniform proudly displaying his dedication to Trinity House. It is August 18th, 1967, and as he gazes out over the vast expanse of water stretching towards the Glamorgan coast in Wales, one can only imagine the sense of responsibility that comes with guiding ships safely through these treacherous waters. The photograph offers a glimpse into a bygone era - the swinging sixties - where navigation relied on human expertise rather than modern technology. As we admire Principal Keeper Nicholls' commanding presence against the backdrop of Cardiff's coastline, it becomes evident that lighthouses were not just structures but beacons of hope for sailors navigating their way home. Intriguingly, nestled in the foreground is an old isolation hospital, serving as a reminder of both past challenges and triumphs. This image captures not only a moment frozen in time but also encapsulates centuries-old maritime history along Bristol Channel's shores. As we delve into this remarkable piece from Memory Lane Prints' collection captured by an anonymous Staff Photographer, we are transported back to an era when one man alone could make all the difference between life and death at sea. Let us cherish this extraordinary snapshot that pays homage to those who dedicated their lives to safeguarding our coasts and ensuring safe passage for seafarers
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