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MARITIME ODYSSEY: Meet the keeper of our lighthouse history

When John Ibbotson decided to photograph every lighthouse in Australia, he didn't realise it would spark a life-long love for these historic structures.

WHEN John Ibbotson decided to photograph every lighthouse in Australia, he didn't realise the project would spark a life-long love for these historic structures.

During that time he has acquired the largest collection of lighthouse memorabilia, some dating back to the 1800s. 

John has published three books, which have become the definitive reference guide to Australia's lighthouses.

Inside John Ibbotson's lighthouse collection

Originally published as MARITIME ODYSSEY: Meet the keeper of our lighthouse history

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