Architectu­re

Churches and Monasteries Churches and Monasteries- Photos and information on structures in the Mecklenburg, Vorpommern region of Germany. Romanian Monasteries Romanian Monasteries- Publishers Metaneira describe the Orthodox monasteries of Bucovina, noted for their exterior murals, and the timber churches of Maramures, with their wall pa… Windmills in Essex Windmills in Essex- Essex County Council describes and illustrates the types of mill and their history in the county. Also covers mill preservation and restoration. Jack and Jill Windmills Society Jack and Jill Windmills Society- Restored traditional corn windmill in Clayton, West Sussex. Includes history, virtual tour, photographs, events, membership details, opening times… Windmills and How They Work Windmills and How They Work- John Vince describes the development, structure and working of the principal types of windmill to be found in the British Isles. Findon Windmill, West Sussex Findon Windmill, West Sussex- Illustrated history of this 1823 post-mill by Valerie Martin, using primary sources. Part of Findon Village Antiquities. Houghton Mill, Cambridgeshire Houghton Mill, Cambridgeshire- This watermill on a tributary of the River Ouse in Cambridgeshire is now owned by the National Trust, which explains its history and gives visitor i… White Mill White Mill- A retired 18th-century watermill, part of the National Trust's Kingston Lacy estate near Wimborne, in Dorset. Includes an illustrated history and online tour of the mi… Gleaston Water Mill Gleaston Water Mill- This water-powered corn mill in Cumbria had its last major rebuild in the 1770s. Provides a history, plan of the site and information on local attractions. Charlecote Mill Charlecote Mill- Description and history of this 18th-century Warwickshire watermill restored from 1978, but now under threat from proposed changes to the Avon. Includes visitor i… The Papertrail The Papertrail- An activity-based industrial exploration centre built around Frogmore Mill in Hemel Hempstead, which has been making paper ever since it became the world’s first c… Lyme Regis Town Mill Lyme Regis Town Mill- This ancient watermill, operated by The Town Mill Trust, was restored in 2001. It includes a working grist mill, art galleries and craft studios. Description… Little Salkeld Watermill, Cumbria Little Salkeld Watermill, Cumbria- The business site provides photographs and history of this 19th-century working mill. Crabble Corn Mill, Dover Crabble Corn Mill, Dover- History of this working mill built in 1812. Visitor information including an overview, schools, hospitality and events. Ford End Watermill Ford End Watermill- A comprehensive guide along with photographs to Buckinghamshire's only working watermill with original machinery. Portu Errota: Molino de Mareas Portu Errota: Molino de Mareas- An illustrated description of the only tide mill in operation in the Basque region, constructed in 1683. [Spanish, Basque and English]. Tidal Mills Tidal Mills- Summary of their invention and use, with source cited, by Paul Gans, Department of Chemistry, New York University, on his Medieval Technology Pages. The Birlot Tide Mill, Island of Brehat, France The Birlot Tide Mill, Island of Brehat, France- The sea mill on a small island in Brittany. Location, photographs, illustrated description of its workings, progress of its restora… Australian Lighthouses Australian Lighthouses- A web site by Kevin vk2ce with a complete listing of all Australian lighthouses. Grant and Tracey's Lighthouse Page Grant and Tracey's Lighthouse Page- Grant Maizels and Tracey Mitchell, visiting and photographing Australian Lighthouses. Lighthouses of Australia Inc. Lighthouses of Australia Inc.- A non-profit organisation to preserve, protect and promote Australian lighthouses and their history. LiLee's Lighthouse Lane LiLee's Lighthouse Lane- Photos and information on rescued lights, lighthouse preservation and the lights of New England, New York and New Jersey. US Beacons US Beacons- Features a listing of U.S. lighthouses with mapped location and descriptions. The lighthouses can be found by searching by state, zip code, or name. Rhode Island Lighthouse History Rhode Island Lighthouse History- Guide to Rhode Island lighthouses in Florida, Georgia, North and South Carolina. Includes location maps, history, illustrations, plans, government… Lighthouses, Lightships and Aids to Navigation Lighthouses, Lightships and Aids to Navigation- Extensive information includes photos, history, data and statistics from the U.S. Coast Guard. Delaware River and Bay Lighthouse Foundation Delaware River and Bay Lighthouse Foundation- An all-volunteer organization that serves as the caretaker for two of Delaware's nine remaining historic lighthouses - Harbor of Refu… Chesapeake Bay Lighthouse Project Chesapeake Bay Lighthouse Project- Photos, descriptions and historical information on lighthouses and lightships of the Chesapeake Bay region. Nightbeacons Nightbeacons- Nighttime photographs of lighthouses in California, Oregon, Washington and North Carolina. United States Lighthouse Society United States Lighthouse Society- Nonprofit historical and educational organization provides information on programs, tours, projects and chapters. Lighthouse Ratings.com Lighthouse Ratings.com- Profiles top-rated lighthouses for historic significance and other criteria. Lighthouses of the South Lighthouses of the South- Guide to lighthouses in Florida, Georgia, North and South Carolina. Includes location maps, personal observations, history and illustrations. Lighthouses in the U.S. Lighthouses in the U.S.- Photos and information on lights located in the northeast, Florida and California. Lighthouse Friends Lighthouse Friends- Photographs, description and history of U.S. lighthouses Towers of the Atlantic Coast Towers of the Atlantic Coast- Information on lights from the Montauk Point Light at the tip of Long Island, New York south to St. Simons Light in Georgia. US Lighthouse Society US Lighthouse Society- Chesapeake Chapter (Virginia and Maryland). Includes photos, maps, club information. Tybee Island Light Station Tybee Island Light Station- Narrative history of the towers, lightkeepers' houses, Fresnel lens during the Civil War and related information. Located on Tybee Island, east of Sava… Chesapeake Bay Lights Chesapeake Bay Lights- Identification of architectural style and information on date built, order of lens and whether or not light is still in service. Legendary Lighthouses Legendary Lighthouses- Photo gallery and information on lighthouses in the United States. From the Public Broadcasting Network series of the same name. The American Lighthouse Foundation The American Lighthouse Foundation- For the preservation of historic lighthouses. Includes the New England Lighthouse Foundation. Toronto Harbour Lighthouse Toronto Harbour Lighthouse- Photographs, directions and history Burncoat Head Park Light Burncoat Head Park Light- Located in Hants County on the Bay of Fundy. Information on park with picnic areas, walking trails, gardens, and the lighthouse. Henry Island Lighthouse Preservation Society Henry Island Lighthouse Preservation Society- Vintage and contemporary photographs, information on the lighthouse keeper and historical overview of light located on Port Hood Isla… Grand Manan Lighthouses and Their Keepers Grand Manan Lighthouses and Their Keepers- Vintage and contemporary photos plus historical overview provided for lights in the Bay of Fundy. Lighthouses of Ontario Lighthouses of Ontario- Photos and general information provided. Race Rocks Light Station Race Rocks Light Station- Provides history with vintage photos plus chart of lightkeepers from 1860 to 1997, when the light was automated. Nova Scotia Lighthouse Preservation Society Nova Scotia Lighthouse Preservation Society- Lists lighthouses in the province and gives details of a selection. Society membership information, news and events, newsletters and F… Prince Edward Island Lighthouses Prince Edward Island Lighthouses- Data, information and links provided. East Quoddy Head Lighthouse East Quoddy Head Lighthouse- Photos, history and locator map for lighthouse located on Campobello Island in the Bay of Fundy. Lighthouses by Don Uvick: Canada Lighthouses by Don Uvick: Canada- Photographer shares his color photographs along with descriptive information on selected lighthouses. Canada Lighthouses Canada Lighthouses- Photos and information on lights in Ontario and New Brunswick.