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The tide in the English Channel runs generally east or west. The Isle of... (more)

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The tide in the English Channel runs generally east or west. The Isle of... (more)

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A popular structure for climbing, no matter how large the waves are. Located... (more)

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Portland Bill lighthouse as seen from the car park.

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This lighthouse was built in 1906 and has served this part of the coast ever since.

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This lighthouse was built in 1906 and has served this part of the coast ever since.

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This lighthouse was built in 1906 and has served this part of the coast ever since.

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Flat rock ledges and huge blocks of limestone abound at Portland Bill, the... (more)

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People and agencies have left their mark on Portland Bill. Left to right: the... (more)

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Taken from the obelisk at Portland Bill. Pulpit Rock is the large stack to the right.

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Pyramidal obelisk with TH, for Trinity House, on its northern face. Behind it is... (more)

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Taken from near the obelisk, on a sunny afternoon. Taken with Fuji Velvia 50... (more)

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The Stack displays samples of the stones from old and working quarries on... (more)

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The Stack displays samples of the stones from old and working quarries on... (more)

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A view of the tower and the lighthouse's associated buildings (now housing... (more)

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Located at Portland Bill, east of the lighthouse.

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Taken from the road leading to the coastguard station and the Higher Lighthouse.... (more)

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This lighthouse was built in 1906 and has served this part of the coast ever since.

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This lighthouse was built in 1906 and has served this part of the coast ever since.

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This lighthouse was built in 1906 and has served this part of the coast ever since.

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The flat ledges of Portland limestone are used here as perches by the sea... (more)

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At the southern tip of the Isle of Portland, a huge lump of limestone, much... (more)

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Landmark rock at Portland Bill. Steps have been cut into the sloping slab... (more)

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There had been a shower. There were showers out at sea. The dark band of water... (more)

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The Coastguard lookout station, located near the Old Higher Lighthouse. The... (more)

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Early evening sky behind a silhouette of limestone blocks at Portland Bill.... (more)

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Taken from the balcony of the lighthouse, which is now open to guests of the... (more)

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The natural arch of Durdle Door and the bay round to Swyre Head and Bat's... (more)

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Taken from the Old Higher Lighthouse. Showing the Old Lower Lighthouse, now a... (more)

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Apparently not really a pirate's grave at all. I was very disappointed to... (more)

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