Withernsea Lighthouse, East Riding of Yorkshire
The lighthouse and adjoining lighthouse keepers' houses date from 1892-3. They were probably designed by Sir James Douglass or Thomas Matthews, for Trinity House. Sir James Nicholas Douglass (1826-98) was Engineer-in-Chief for Trinity House from 1863-92, for whom he designed 20 new towers, including Eddystone and Bishop Rock. He was succeeded by Thomas Matthews, who designed the 1893-5 Spurn Lighthouse. The lighthouse is a prominent landmark. It ceased operation in 1976.
