MPX5132587: North East Shipwrecks - Pictured is the ¿2m bulk carrier Oregis which went aground on the treacherous Black Middens at the mouth of the River Tyne. The jib of the floating crane Magnus X rest against the ship's bridge as an attempt is made to refloat the vessel. 28th March, 1974 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images
MPX5132678: Principle Lighthouse Keeper Andy Bluer on the Bishops Rock Lighthouse, some seven miles out into the Atlantic, off the Isle of Scilly has taken up golf, and during his 28 days " stint" on the lighthouse practises with a returnable ball on the helicopter pad. Says Andy, " When the wind is in the west as it is today, it is a 3,000 miles to the nearest green (The Azores). Tomorrow if the wind changes it will be easier - seven miles to the St Mary's course - a six iron! April 1978 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images