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Sound installation at Whitehaven Harbour
Sound installation at Whitehaven Harbour A sound installation ‘By Sound Near Seawall’ by Turner Prize winning artist, Susan Philipsz, will sound out from Whitehaven Harbour from Friday 24 May 2024 and will continue to be heard on the hour from 10am until 5pm every day. The artwork is a two-channel sound installation and was created […]
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Event held to mark unveiling of newly restored Whitehaven lighthouses
Event held to mark unveiling of newly restored Whitehaven lighthouses A special event has been held in Whitehaven to celebrate the unveiling of the town’s newly refurbished lighthouses. Work to bring the 19th century North and West Pier lighthouses back to their former glory began last summer, overseen by Whitehaven Harbour Commissioners. The West Pier […]
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Work to restore historic Whitehaven lighthouse complete
Work to restore historic Whitehaven lighthouse complete A project to restore one of Whitehaven’s iconic 19th century lighthouses is now complete. Whitehaven Harbour Commissioners has been overseeing the project to bring the North Pier and West Pier lighthouses back to their former glory. Work on the West Pier structure is now finished, including replacing the […]
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The man with a plan…
The man with a plan… As we are about to head into Winter which will bring along the inevitable dark nights, it won’t be all dark and gloomy, not in Whitehaven. Thanks to The Man with the Plan – Harbour Commissioner Chief Exec – John Baker. Things will certainly be brighter now that the Harbour […]
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