Although no longer used to warn shipping of the cliffs, the Lighthouse at Hunstanton, Norfolk, England stands as a reminder of the harshness behind the sunnier side of this seaside resort.
On a sunny day like today it is a pleasant and bright sight, shining in its white paint and striking against the green grass and blue sky.
But we remember tales of stormy night and high tides, with the local fishermen struggling against the elements merely to get safely to shore.
It was for times like this that the lighthouse was built – to guide weary seafarers to the safety of harbor home.