The Monton Lighthouse

Lighting up the Bridgewater Canal since 2005

A Life's Journey in Stone and Light

On the banks of the Bridgewater Canal in Monton, stands a remarkable lighthouse—not built to guide ships, but to illuminate the extraordinary journey of an 84-year-old gentleman whose life has spanned from the coal mines of Stoke-on-Trent to the skies of aircraft design.

Inside this unique structure, a life mural chronicles eight decades of passion, creativity, and dedication— a testament to the power of dreams and the beauty of a life fully and still being lived.

Chapters of a Remarkable Life

The Lighthouse Story

From narrow boat life to building a dream on the canal

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Life Journey

From the potteries to the mines, from drafting to the skies

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Poetry & Performance

A lifetime of verses and performances

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Music & Song

Choir singing and barbershop quartet memories

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The Mural

A life painted in stories inside the lighthouse

Discover

Family

A father's legacy and his two sons

Meet the Family

The Lighthouse Talk

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