The Dubious Book of Famous Deeds

Host Paul Bates dismantles the British Empire one deed at a time as he guides us through history, as told by a skewed and suspect book from 1889.
Jun 13 2022

Chapter 15. Great Lighthouse Disasters, or: Lead Belly

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The Dubious Book of Famous Deeds

Chapter 15. Great Lighthouse Disasters, or: Lead Belly

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Comedian Alastair Forbes is here for stories about lighthouses! Specifically, stories about the destruction of said lighthouses. We’ll also hear a bit about John Smeaton, the first ever civil engineer… but mainly we’re talking lighthouses failing. You know what they say: tragedy plus time equals good podcast content.

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