One of my favourite lighthouses in the uk. I never had the opportunity to see inside very intresting. Thank you for uploading this and for adding the fog horn it wouldn't be portland bill without it
Peter I've had the pleasure of actually seeing the inside of this Portland Bill as well about 7 or 8 years ago whilst on holiday in the region. I absolutely loved getting up close and seeing everything, I remember the climb up to the optic room as well which was interesting with two way traffic on those stairs ! If I recall the lens was on and rotating when I was up in there, the lamp wasn't lit though obviously as it was daytime. I presume it was rotating as sort of a demonstration to us visitors that was there that day. I will have to see if I can find pictures and video of my visit at some point now !! Great video as always and looking forward to more in the future.
Hi Shaun, thanks for that.I'm assuming it was the same lens when you visited, quite often, when they automate, they keep the lens turning during daylight so that the sun can't melt or start fires by being reversed magnified by the lens. Stay safe.
@@PeterHalil Yes the lens was exactly the same when I was there, I was impressed at the scale of it when I was in the lens room, it was/is much bigger than I expected. To see it all effortlessly turning was excellent and it now makes sense why it was turning when you mention the reasons re possible fire etc. due to magnifying the sunlight. I'd love to go back there again or indeed visit another lighthouse at some point in the future.
Completely failed to realise just how low I should have turned the volume down despite the warning. Certainly woke me up! As and when things settle down in 2020 I hope to visit a few lighthouses. Not sure if there's a list of which ones will open but I fully intend to find them! I imagine they'll be bookings only which would make it a bit quieter... unless they pull the same trick you just did!
Climbed this bad boy yesterday. Had a tour to the top. The old lens had been replaced with l.e.d and rests at the bottom. Impressive to see up close and the view is excellent once at the top.
Yes seen that one a good few times, have you got anything on Berry Head or Start Point I could see those two when I was at sea the other night although I don't like the new LED light at Berry Head it seems to have lost something
One of my favourite lighthouses in the uk. I never had the opportunity to see inside very intresting. Thank you for uploading this and for adding the fog horn it wouldn't be portland bill without it
Thanks River,glad you enjoyed it and the noise at the end, take care.
@@PeterHalil it was music to my ears i do love the sound of a diaphone foghorn such a shame they are all but gone keep safe peter 😊
Peter I've had the pleasure of actually seeing the inside of this Portland Bill as well about 7 or 8 years ago whilst on holiday in the region. I absolutely loved getting up close and seeing everything, I remember the climb up to the optic room as well which was interesting with two way traffic on those stairs ! If I recall the lens was on and rotating when I was up in there, the lamp wasn't lit though obviously as it was daytime. I presume it was rotating as sort of a demonstration to us visitors that was there that day.
I will have to see if I can find pictures and video of my visit at some point now !!
Great video as always and looking forward to more in the future.
Hi Shaun, thanks for that.I'm assuming it was the same lens when you visited, quite often, when they automate, they keep the lens turning during daylight so that the sun can't melt or start fires by being reversed magnified by the lens. Stay safe.
@@PeterHalil Yes the lens was exactly the same when I was there, I was impressed at the scale of it when I was in the lens room, it was/is much bigger than I expected. To see it all effortlessly turning was excellent and it now makes sense why it was turning when you mention the reasons re possible fire etc. due to magnifying the sunlight. I'd love to go back there again or indeed visit another lighthouse at some point in the future.
Thank you so much for posting these historic video's.
You are very welcome David, thanks, stay safe.
Thank you Sir, thanks to you we discover a world that was unknown to us...
Thank you Georges, glad you like the videos, take care.
Thanks Peter another great video for all of us.
Glad you liked it, thanks for the kind words, always appreciated, stay safe
Excellent Peter Thank you.
Thank you Mike, glad you liked it, take care
Completely failed to realise just how low I should have turned the volume down despite the warning. Certainly woke me up!
As and when things settle down in 2020 I hope to visit a few lighthouses. Not sure if there's a list of which ones will open but I fully intend to find them! I imagine they'll be bookings only which would make it a bit quieter... unless they pull the same trick you just did!
Ha Ha, there maybe more of those tricks in future, that noise would be great on a mobile ringtone!, stay safe
Climbed this bad boy yesterday. Had a tour to the top. The old lens had been replaced with l.e.d and rests at the bottom. Impressive to see up close and the view is excellent once at the top.
Thanks for the info, seems like everything has changed a lot since I was a Keeper, cheers and stay safe
Hi Pete,
Thanks for another informative video.
Regards
Nick
Cheers Nick, glad you enjoyed it, stay safe.
Excellent video
Thank you, much appreciated, stay safe.
Yes seen that one a good few times, have you got anything on Berry Head or Start Point I could see those two when I was at sea the other night although I don't like the new LED light at Berry Head it seems to have lost something
Hi, yes I have those coming up sometime. Stay safe out there, safe seas.
@@PeterHalil good I will look forward to the tallest but shortest lighthouse in the UK, well that's what the passenger boatmen used to say
Great vlog Peter,bit of a shock at the end with the fog horn.thanks👍😁👏👏👏
Yes David, it was kind of loud!, thanks, stay safe
I bet sounding for fog on this tower was none too pleasant with that layout!
Yes It would echo somewhat!, hope you are staying safe.
All good thanks Peter! Hope you too? Been at work throughout in my ‘essential industry’ which has been a most welcome distraction!
Hi Peter, hope you are safe and well. Where you ever stationd at portland bill lighthouse?
No I was never stationed there, so the video was done in a 24 hour time slot. Thanks and hope you are safe and well also.
Have you covered the Isle of Man at all ?
No, sorry, we never did those lights or Scotland and Ireland. I wish i had though, stay safe.
Hey, I know Portland!