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Could anyone tell me where i might find, the names of the people from "back in the day", that lived in the lighthouse. Cheers Baza
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Only people were keepers or caretakers as far as I am aware, I can't find any records of it being residential but who knows?
Keepers:-
Alexander Smarley (1764-1765) (Leasowe Upper) John Bennet 1764- (Leasowe Lower) Richard Wilding 1765-1771 Thomas Woods -1803 John Smith 1803-1830 John Jones 1830-1854 Ann Jones 1854-1867 Joseph Morgan 1867-1880 Thomas Bell 1880-1892 Thomas Williams 1892-1894 Mary Elizabeth Williams 1894-1908
caretaker:-
John Austin 1909-1920
18c dates are vague, 19c & 20c dates are well documented.
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The Lighthouse was residential, taking 2 names from DD's list, John Austin and Thomas Ward Bell had their wives and children living with them. The Lighthouse had 7 rooms not including any Scullery or Bathrooms it might have had.
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The last keeper (IIRC) was a widow who took over from her husband as keeper. The light was fuelled by coal which had to be carried to the top several times a day ! I can't remember all the details but it is worth doing the tour for the history as well as the views
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I meant residential as in residential property ie not due to employment.
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Blimey, a huge thanks for all your reply's
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