There was also a duplex wooden structure that served as the residence of the two assistant keepers and their families.
Harry Britten, assistant keeper 1918-1938, had a leading role in the development of this side of the collection.
The two assistant keepers who were tending the lighthouse at the time both perished.
The Lighthouse was manned by a head keeper and two assistant keepers.
His wife Mary was appointed by Patrick as assistant keeper.
And it is not every lad who can be assistant keeper to an oracular pig.
Ten days later, Frederick Hudson arrived on the island to take over as assistant keeper.
The registers include the names of keepers and assistant keepers.
From 1974 to 1986 he was assistant keeper of manuscripts at the British Library.
Later he became an assistant keeper in the same department, until 2002.