Winstanley Collection

Four of the Eddystone Lighthouses
Engraving of the four Eddystone Lighthouses. From left to right: the first lighthouse (1699) built by Henry Winstanley; the second lighthouse (1708) built by John Rudyerd; the third lighthouse (1759)

The Eddystone Lighthouse of 1698
Engraving of the Eddystone lighthouse, built by Henry Winstanley in 1698, which was destroyed in a storm in 1703. Winstanley, a London merchant

Second Eddystone lighthouse built on the Stone 13 miles South-east of Polperro, Cornwall, England, which claimed up to 50 ships a year

Wigan WN3 6 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Wigan WN3 6

Phil Winstanley Sale Rugby Union 02 January 1998 Date: 02 January 1998

Light Houses (engraving)
666684 Light Houses (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Light Houses. Illustration from The Gallery of Portraits (Charles Knight, 1836)

The First Lighthouse Erected on Eddystone Rocks. Built by Winstanley, 1696--1700, Destroyed by a Storm
670927 The First Lighthouse Erected on Eddystone Rocks. Built by Winstanley, 1696--1700, Destroyed by a Storm, 1703 (engraving) by English School

Audley End House, Saffron Walden, Essex, 1688, (1893). Audley End was one of the grandest Jacobean houses in England, built between 1605 and 1614 for Thomas Howard, Earl of Suffolk

Winstanley, Smeaton and Rudyerd lighthouses, (1833). Lighthouses designed by Henry Winstanley (1644-1703), John Smeaton (1724-1792) and John Rudyerd (early 18th century)

Woodcut from a Diggers document by William Everard. The Diggers were an English group of Protestant agrarian communists. begun by Gerrard Winstanley as True Levellers in 1649

John Winstanley
JOHN WINSTANLEY writer, at the age of 64 Date: 1678 - 1750

Second President of the United States. Oil on canvas, 1798, by William Winstanley
JOHN ADAMS (1735-1826). Second President of the United States. Oil on canvas, 1798, by William Winstanley

William Winstanley Writer

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"Winstanley: A Legacy of Light and Resilience" Step into the world of Winstanley, a name synonymous with lighthouses that have stood the test of time. From the iconic Four Eddystone Lighthouses to the remarkable Second Eddystone Lighthouse off the coast of Cornwall, their story unfolds. Let us begin with John Winstanley, an ingenious architect who crafted the First Lighthouse Erected on Eddystone Rocks between 1696 and 1700. This monumental structure, captured in engravings, showcased his brilliance but tragically succumbed to a devastating storm in 1703. Fast forward to Phil Winstanley, whose expertise extends beyond lighthouses. His influence can be seen in Audley End House located in Saffron Walden, Essex. Built in 1688 and immortalized through a captivating woodcut from a Diggers document by William Everard. The lineage continues as we delve into another masterpiece - The Second Eddystone Lighthouse standing proudly on its stone foundation thirteen miles southeast of Polperro, Cornwall. Its construction marked not only architectural triumph but also resilience against nature's fury. Wigan WN3 6 Map comes alive as it traces back to this family's roots—a place where innovation thrived alongside tradition, and is here that the legacy took shape and paved the way for future generations to carry forth their name. The collaboration between Winstanley, Smeaton, and Rudyerd gave birth to yet more extraordinary lighthouses in 1833—an era when these structures became symbols of hope amidst treacherous waters. Immerse yourself in history as you explore these magnificent feats through mesmerizing engravings depicting light houses rising above tumultuous waves. Each stroke tells a tale of determination and unwavering dedication towards safeguarding lives at sea. Join us on this journey through time as we unravel the captivating story of Winstanley.