Seashaken Houses

A thrilling celebration...These monumental structures have saved countless lives and survived unimaginable natural forces, as well as the currents of political and governmental change. Their stories are more interesting than even I could have imagined -- Rebecca Armstrong * i newspaper * This book is a hymn to the almost superhuman ingenuity, expertise and labour of the men who worked to made the wild seas safer * Guardian * Meticulously-researched and fascinating ... Tom's love for structure and heritage, for intricate detailing and finishes, shines through * Irish Times * A book to make you feel safe on a cold winter 's night. Pour yourself a glass of something warming, sit back and feel thankful you're not in one of these bizarre structures * Daily Mail * Nancollas is intrepid and persistent. His book is a first-hand travel guide to seven places you almost certainly have no chance of ever visiting. -- Bella Bathurst * Spectator * A watchful and meticulous writer...an expert on the construction and weathering of these unique buildings * TLS * A deeply personal account, based on meticulous research - and I found it difficult to put down. Above all else, the author's affection and enthusiasm shine forth vividly -- Francis Pryor With compelling narrative and fascinating historical anecdotes, Tom shines a spotlight on these little known but spectacular structures -- Roma Agrawal Impassioned ... much more than a geeky history, it also helps us think anew about buildings, about heritage, and even about family * The Bookseller, Editor's Choice * Eloquent and well researched ... Lighthouses will never look the same again * BBC CountryFile Magazine * Intensely interesting * Engineering & Technology Magazine *