Rufus Stone
New Forest
England
March 2026
Rufus Stone
New Forest
England
March 2026
King William II (King Rufus)
At Rufus Stone in the New Forest there is a Iron memorial that allegedly marking the spot where King William II was Killed
King William II went hunting in the New Forest on 2nd August 1100
King William II was Killed by Arrow that went through his lung.
The Arrow was fired accidentally by Sir Walter Tyrrell so Legend has it
Anti Aircraft Gun
Hamble
England
March 2026
Anti Aircraft Gun
Hamble
England
March 2026
Bofors AA gun
Bofors AA gun were located at the Mouth of the River Hamble during World War Two.
The Bofor Guns were Positioned along seashore there main objective as to provide Anti Aircraft cover against Air Raids by the German Luftwaffe on Southampton.
- Southampton Docks
- Supermarine Spitfire Factory
The Bofor AA gun has been moved for its original Gun emplacement as the Concrete structure is decaying
Beachy Head Lighthouse
Beachy Head
England
February 2026
Beachy Head Lighthouse
Beachy Head
England
February 2026
Beachy Head Lighthouse
The Lighthouse is 43-meter tall and constructed in a red-and-white striped pattern.
The Lighthouse is located in the English Channel at the base of the chalk cliffs at Beachy Head.
Construction work started in 1900 and was completed 1902.
Trinity House Engineer-in-Chief Sir Thomas Matthews oversaw the Construction work. The Lighthouse is 165 Metres off shore.
A temporary Cable Car was used to move Construction Workers and Materials to the site of work.
An Estimated 3,660 tons of Cornish granite were used in the construction of the Lighthouse
In 1983 Lighthouse was fully automated and the keepers withdrawn.
Bomber Command
Memorial
Beachy Head
England
February 2026
Bomber Command
Memorial
Beachy Head
England
February 2026
Bomber Command Memorial
The Bomber Command Memorial located on the top of Cliffs at Beachy Head overlooking Beachy Head Lighthouse and the Atlantic Ocean.
During World War Two Beachy Head was used as the forming up point by the RAF Bomber Squadrons before heading towards Occupied Europe. For many of the Air Crew this would be there last glimpse of England they would ever see.
Beachy Head Path
Beachy Head
England
February 2026
Beachy Head Path
Beachy Head
England
February 2026
International Year of Peace
The Monument stands on the top of the cliffs at Beachy Head overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.
The United Nations declared that 2025 would be the year of International Peace and Trust aiming to foster dialogue and international cooperation.
Looking East from the Peace and Trust Monument you can see the Eastbourne Pier.
AA Roadside
Telephone Box 73
Eastbourne Seafront
England
February 2026
AA Roadside Telephone Box 73
Eastbourne Seafront
England
February 2026
Eastbourne Seafront
AA Telephone Box number 73 is located on Eastbourne Seafront.
The Nane at the top of AA Roadside Telephone is Wish Tower
Clayton Tunnel
North Portal
Clryton
England
February 2026
Clayton Tunnel
North Portal
Clayton
England
February 2026
North Portal
Clayton Tunnel is Between Hassocks and Preston Park Railway Stations on the Main Railway Line Between London Victoria and Brighton.
This Clayton Tunnel is Notable for its Two Turrets and Castellated on the North Portal with a Single Storey Cottage above the Main Railway Line .
Clayton Tunnel was Constructed by The London, Brighton and South Coast Railway the was completed in 1841.
The Length of Clayton Tunnel from Portal to Portal is 2066 Metres.
On the 11th 1983 the Cottage Above Clayton Tunnel was Designated a Grade Two Listed Building.
The ELR is VTB 3
Mileage is 44 Miles 44 Chains to 45 Miles 66 Chains
Mileage is Taken from London Victoria Railway Station
AA Roadside
Telephone Box 573
Bishop Wilton
England
February 2026
AA Roadside Telephone Box 573
Bishop Wilton
England
February 2026
Box Number 573
AA Telephone Box number 573 is located on the A166 near the foot of Garrowby Hill
Most of the AA Telephone Boxes have been removed after the introduction of the Mobile Phone.
There are about 18 - 20 AA Telephone Boxes still in existence around the uk. Some of these AA Telephone Boxes are Grade Two Listed.
National Railway Museum
York
England
February 2026
National Railway Museum
York
England
February 2026
NRM
The National Railway Museum in York is the biggest Railway Museum in the World
The National Railway has a comprehensive collection of Locomotives and Rolling Stock
MuseumAdmission to the National Railway Museum is free but you musy book online. There are some tickets available on the Day
Memorial Garden
Great Heck
England
February 2026
Memorial Garden
Great Heck
England
February 2026
Selby Train Crash
The Selby Train Crash or the (Great HeckTrain Crash). Happened on the 28th February 2001.
A Passenger Train collided with a car that that had comedown the Embankment on the M62 Motorway after the Driver of the Motor Vehicle fall asleep at the wheel
Ten people were killed this including both of the Train Drivers
- The GNER Driver of the 04.45 from Newcastle to London Kings Cross
- The Freightliner Driver of the 05.00 Immingham Dock to Eggborough Power Station
The Memorial Garden is Half a Mile South of the Accident Site.
The Memorial Garden overlooks the East Coast Main Line.
On Freedom's Wings
Norton Disney
England
November 2025
On Freedom's Wings
Norton Disney
England
November 2025
On Freedom's Wings
On Freedom's Wings the project began in 2018. The funding for On freedom's Wings came from Donations and Fund raising.
On freedom's Wings Sculpture was unveiled in September 2025
The Sculpture is a full size Avro Lancaster Bomber used by the RAF's Bomber Command during World War Two.
Freedom's Wings Sculpture is located at Norton Disney on the A46.
Bomber Command Total Aircrew during World War Two was a 125,000
- Killed in Action 55,573
- Wounded 8,403
- Taken as POW's 9,838
Lancaster Bomber generally carried a crew of 7
Though Parts of the site are still under construction it is still worth a visit
The Disabled Parking is good and there is a lot of on going inprovements for access to the site.
Glinfinnan
Railway Museum
Glinfinnan
Scotland
November 2025
Glinfinnan
Railway Museum
Glinfinnan
Scotland
November 2025
Glinfinnan Railway Museum
Glinfinnan Railway Museum is located at Glinfinnan Railway Station on the West Highland Line.
The Glinfinnan Railway Museum is worth a visit
There is different types of Signalling equipment on display.
The Signal box has been restored inside the Signal Box there is a 15 Lever Frame with the Signal and Track Diagrams above the Lever Frame.
Outside there is a Snow Plow. A Section of the Snow Plow has been removed to allow visitors to look inside the Snow Plow and see different types of Railway Lamps and Tools.
The Disabled Access and Parking are Good
The Glenfinnana Viaduct is a short Drive or Waik from the Museum.
Ben Nevis
Fort William
Scotland
November 2025
Ben Nevis
Fort William
Scotland
November 2025
Ben Nevis
Ben Nevis is the highest Mountain in Scotland and the United Kingdom.
Ben Nevis overlooks the Scottish Town of Fort William.
Ben Nevis is 1345 Metres above sea level
Neptune's Staircase
Banavie
Scotland
November 2025
Neptune's Staircase
Banavie
Scotland
November 2025
Neptune's Staircase
Neptune's Staircase is a Staircase Lock comprising Eight Locks.
The Locks were built by Thomas Telford a Scottish Civil Enginner.
The Construction work Started 1803 and was completed in 1822.
Neptune's Staircase is the Longest Staircase Lock in Great Britain lifting boats 20 Metres
Neptune's Staircase consists of Eight Locks each Lock is 55 Metres Long and 12 Metres Wide.
The Total Length off the Lock is 447 Metres.
It takes boats about 90 minutes to Navigate through the Locks.
Weight of each Lock Gate is 22 tons
There is a Swing Bridge at the end of the Locks
Commando Memorial
Spean Bridge
Scotland
November 2025
Commando Memorial Spean Bridge
Scotland
November 2025
Commando Memorial
The Commando Memorial is located just outside of Spean Bridge in the Scottish Highlands.
The Commando Memorial looks South towards Ben Nevis the original training area.
The Garden of remembrance has tributes from different conflicts were the Royal Marines Commando served
There is a plaque dedicated to the men who made the ultimate sacrifice during the Falklands War.
McCaig's Tower
Oban
Scotland
November 2025
McCaig's Tower
Oban
Scotland
November 2025
McCaig's Tower
McCaig's Tower stands on Battery Hill overlooking the Town and Harbour of Oban.
McCaig's Tower has a Circumference of about 200 Metres. There is Two Tiers of 94 Lancet Arches
A Lancet Arch is an Arch with a pointed Crown.
McCaig's Tower has 44 Arches on the bottom Tier and 50 Arches on the top Tier.
Construction work started on McCaig's Tower in1897.
Oban Harbour
Oban
Scotland
November 2025
Oban Harbour
Oban
Scotland
November 2025
Oban Harbour
Oban Harbour is home to large Number of commercial Fishing Boats
There are a number of fish-farm sicuated within Oban Harbour.
Oban Harbour is a stopping of point of cruise liners.
The ferry terminal is approximately 50 Metres from Oban Railway Station.
Oban Harbour served as a base for the Royal Navy during the Battle of the Atlantic for Convoy Escort Ships
During the Battle of the Atlantic the RAF's Coastal Command had a Flying Boat Baes in Oban Harbour.
The Flying Boats were engaged on Anti-Submarine patrols searching for German U-Boats and Convoy Escorts.
John McAleese
Laurieston
Scotland
November 2025
John McAleese
Laurieston
Scotland
November 2025
John McAleese MM
John McAleese was a Staff Sergeant with the Special Air Service (SAS)
John McAleese was the Blue Team Leader when the SAS stormed the Iranian Embassy.
Six heavily armed Terrorists took a number of hostages.
Operation Nimrod lasted 17 Minutes Five of the Six Terrorists where shot dead by the SAS. One Terrorists was captured by the SAS.
The Storming Iranian Embassy was shown live on British Television.
Before the Storming Iranian Embassy the British Government always denied the existence of the SAS.
John McAleese also served with the SAS during the Falklands War.
1st Special Air Service Regiment
Monument
Darvel
Scotland
November 2025
1st Special Air Service Regiment
Monument
Darvel
Scotland
November 2025
1st SAS Monument
The Monument is located in Darvel and is dedicated to the Officers and Men of the 1st Special Air Service Regiment that were stationed at Darvel in 1944 during World War Two.
1st Special Air Service Regiment was Commanded by Lieutenant-Colonel Robert Blair Mayne DSO & Three Bars.
Lieutenant-Colonel Mayne is better known is Paddy Mayne.
Kelpies
Falkirk
Scotland
November 2024
Kelpies
Falkirk
Scotland
November 2024
Kelpies
The Kelpies are a pair of Steel Sculptures designed in the shape of Horse’s Heads.
The Kelpies are located between the Scottish Towns of Falkirk and Grangemouth they are visible from the M9 Motorway. Each Steel Sculptures is 30 Metres High.
The kelpie, is a mythical Shape-Shifting Spirit inhabiting Lochs in Scottish Folklore.
The Kelpies were usually described as a Grey or White Horse like Creature, able to adopt Human form.
Some accounts state that the Kelpie retains its hooves when appearing as a Human.
I would like to take is Opportunity to thank the Staff at the Kelpies for all their Help and Assistance. The Disabled Facilities are First Class.
David Stirling Memorial
Doune
Scotland
November 2024
David Stirling Memorial
Doune
Scotland
November 2024
Sir David Stirling DSO, OBE.
Lieutenant-Colonel Sir Archibald David Stirling DSO, OBE.
David Stirling was the founder of the Special Air Service (SAS).
Field Marshal Erwin Rommel referred to David Stiring as the phantom Major during World War Two.
The David Stirling Memorial stands overlooking the Hill of Row.
The Long-Range Desert Group (LRDG) were sometimes arraigned to guide members of the SAS across the Desert during World War Two.
There is a Memorial to the Men of the Long-Range Desert Group at the same location as the David Stirling Memorial.
The Lines carved into the rock represent Navigating a course across the Desert.
Major Willis Michael Sadler MC MM was the Navigator for the SAS.
Major Sadler was a member of the Long-Range Desert Group before transferring to the Special Air Service
In May 2014 the Two Bronze Plaques at the bottom of David Stirling Memorial were Stolen.
The Memorial to David Stirling was erected and is Maintained by the Special Air Service Association.
The SAS the Regiment that never existed.
Piper Alpha Memorial
Hazelhead Park
Aberdeen
Scotland
November 2024
Piper Alpha Memorial
Hazelhead Park
Aberdeen
Scotland
November 2024
Piper Alpha Memorial
The Piper Alpha Memorial is located within the Rose Garden at Hazlehead Park.
Piper Alpher was a Gas Production Platform located in the North Sea approximately 120 Miles North-East of Aberdeen.
During the Night of the 6/7 July 1988 there was a Gas leak. The Gas was ignited causing an explosion this started a chain reaction leading to massive fire aboard Piper Alpha.
Sixty-One production workers escaped the fire. One Hundred Sixty-Five production workers did not survive the explosion. Thirty Bodies have never been recovered.
The Fire on Piper Alpher burnt for Three Weeks. The Fire was finally extinguished by Texan Oil Well Firefighter Red Adair.
Fraserburgh
Lifeboat Station
Fraserburgh
Scotland
November 2024
Fraserburgh Lifeboat Station
Fraserburgh
Scotland
November 2024
Fraserburgh Lifeboat Station
The Fraserburgh Lifeboat Memorial Stands at the front of the Lifeboat Station.
Memorial it is dedicated to the Volunteers who lost their lives whilst serving as crew members aboard the Fraserburgh Lifeboat.
On the 21st of January 1970 the Fraserburgh Lifeboat was call to the assistance of the Danish Fishing Boat Opal.
The Duchess of Kent capsized in gale-force conditions Five of the Six members were loss in the Line of Duty
Most Crew Members of any Lifeboat are volunteers.
All the People who give there time RNLI Shops are also volunteers.
There are Thirteen Names on the Bronze Plaque dating from 28.04.1919 to 21.01.1970.
AA Roadside
Telephone Box 714
Scotland
November 2024
AA Roadside Telephone Box 714
Scotland
November 2024
AA Telephone Box
AA Roadside Telephone Box Number 714 is situated on the A96 at Threapland betweem Aberdeen and Inverness.
RAF Forres Memorial
A96 Forres By-Pass
Scotland
November 2024
RAF Forres Memorial
A96 Forres By-Pass
Scotland
November 2024
RAF Forres Memorial
RAF Forres Memorial Stands on the A96 By-Pass at Forres.
RAF Forres was opened on the 25th of January 1941 it was the home of 91 Group Bomber Command during World War Two.
RAF Forres was used as an Operational Training Unit (OTU) during Would War Two.
The obsolete old Whitley Bomber were replaced by Vickers Wellington Bomber in mid 1944.
Inverness Railway Station
Inverness
Scotland
November 2024
Inverness Railway Station
Inverness
Scotland
November 2024
Highland Railway Company
The Highland Railway was formed in 1865 after merger of Three companies
This Plaque is on the wall at Inverness Railway Station. It commemorates the men of the Highland Railway Company that gave there lives during World War One 1914 -1918
AA Roadside
Telephone Box 613
Scotland
November 2024
AA Roadside Telephone Box 613
Scotland
November 2024
AA Telephone Boxes
AA Roadside Telephone Box Number 631 is situated on the A82 at Brachla by the side of Loch Ness.
Loch Ness
Invernesshire
Scotland
November 2024
Loch Ness
Invernesshire
Scotland
November 2024
Loch Ness
Loch Ness is a large freshwater Loch in the Scottish Highlands it extending for approximately 23 miles along the length of the Great Glen Southwest of Inverness.
Loch Ness is famous for the myth of the Loch Ness Monster.
Loch Ness is the Second Largest Loch in Scotland.
Loch Ness at its deepest point is 230 metres deep this makes Loch Ness the Second deepest Loch in Scotland after Loch Morar
Forth Railway Bridge
North Queensferry
Scotland
November 2024
Forth Railway Bridge
North Queensferry
Scotland
November 2024
Forth Railway Bridge At Night
The Forth Railway Bridge is a Cantilever Railway Bridge crossing the Firth of Forth.
Construction work began in 1882 and completed in 1890. Seventy Two Men were Killed in the construction of the Forth Railway Bridge.
The Bridge has a Total Length 2,698 Yards.
The Forth Railway Bridge is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The Forth Railway Bridge is Owned and Maintained by Network Rail
The ELR is ECN 2
The Mileage is 9 Miles 47 Chains to 11 Miles 13 Chains
Cameronians Rifles Memorial
Lanark
Scotland
November 2024
Cameronians Rifles Memorial
Lanark
Scotland
November 2024
Cameronians Scottish Rifles
The Cameronian Scottish Rifles Memorial is opposite the Roundabout close to the former site of the Winston Barracks on the outskirts of Lanark in Hyndford Road
The Cameronian didn't occupy Winston Barracks until after the end of World War Two.
D-Day
77th Anniversary
Bench Seat
Hardway
England
July 2024
D-Day
77th Anniversary
Bench Seat
Hardway
England
July 2024
77th D-Day Anniversary Bench
The 77th D-Day Anniversary Bench Seat is Opposite the 40th Anniversary D-Day Memorial.
The Bench Seat is facing towards His Majesty Naval Base Portsmouth and the Harbour.
Other benches have been installed at different locations around the United Kingdom in 2024.
The Benches commemorate the D-Day veterans.
D-Day Embarkation Point Memorial
Hardway
England
July 2024
D-Day Embarkation Point Memorial
Hardway
England
July 2024
D-Day Embarkation Point
Hardway was a Embarkation Point for the 1st East Riding Yeomanry and their Sherman Tanks.
The Tanks were loaded onto Landing Craft ready for the Normandy Landings on D-Day 6th June 1944.
The Hardway memorial is located near the slipways used by Landing Ship.
There is a plaque is mounted on a piece of Rubble from Caen
D-Day Embarkation Point
British & Canadian Land Forces
Stokes Bay
England
July 2024
D-Day Embarkation Point
British & Canadian Land Forces
Stokes Bay
England
July 2024
D-Day Embarkation Point
D-Day 50th Anniversary Memorial stands on the Promenade at Stokes Bay.
The building was used as the control centre for the embarkation of British and Canadian land forces in preparation for the Normandy Landing during operation Overlord.
There is a Blue Plaque on the outside of the building. The building now used by Stokes Bay Sailing Club.
Mulberry Harbour Plaque
Stokes Bay
England
July 2024
Mulberry Harbour Plaque
Stokes Bay
England
July 2024
Mulberry Harbours
Fourteen Sections of the Mulberry Harbour were Constructed at Stokes Bay during World War Two. Each section weighed 140,000 Metric Tonnes and was constructed out of Concrete.
Each section of Mulberry Harbour was towed across the English Channel as part of Operation Overlord the D-Day Invasion.
Two Mulberry Harbours were constructed during World War Two.
A Mulberry Harbour was deployed at Omaha Beach and used by the Americans.
B Mulberry Harbour was deployed at Gold Beach and used by the British.
You can still see some of the sections of the Mulberry Harbour on the invasion beaches in France.
D-Day Memorial
Gosport Esplanade
England
July 2024
D-Day Memorial
Gosport Esplanade
England
July 2024
D-Day Memorial
The D-Day Memorial is Situated on the Gosport Esplanade adjacent to Falklands Gardens.
There was lost of Embarkation points along the South coast of England.
D-Day 40th Anniversary Monument
Leap Beach
England
July 2024
D-Day 40th Anniversary
Monument
Leap Beach
England
July 2024
40th Anniversary D-Day Monument
The 40th D-Day Monument overlooks Leap Beach and The Solent.
Leap Beach was used as an Embarkation Point for Operation Overlord during World War Two. The Invasion of Europe was due begin on the 5th of June 1945 dueto bad Weather in the English Channel Operation Overload was postponed by 24 hours
D-Day Embarkation Point & Memorial
Warsash Harbour
England
July 2024
D-Day Embarkation Point & Memorial
Warsash Harbour
England
July 2024
D-Day Embarkation Point & Memorial
Warsash Embarkation Point was one of many Embarkation Points around Portsmouth, Gosport and Southampton, which facilitated the Loading of Men and Equipment who took part in Operation Overlord the D-Day Invasion on the 6th June 1944.
The Leading Landing Craft was Commanded by Lieutenant-Commander Rupert Curtis DSC. Thirty-Six Landing Craft sailed on the evening of 5th June 1944 heading to the Normandy Beaches
This was the embarkation was used 1st and 4th Special Service Brigades this included both British Army and Royal Marine forces.
The 1st Brigade was commanded by Lord Lovat and included his famous piper Bill Millin.
Both brigades landed on the British and Canadian beaches of Sword and Juno respectively on D-Day
Lord Lovat’s forces landed on Sword Beach their objectives was reinforce the Airborne Troops Commamded my Major Howard at Pegasus Bridge
Air Transport Auxiliary (ATA)
Hamble
England
July 2024
Air Transport Auxiliary (ATA)
Hamble
England
July 2024
Air Transport Auxiliary (ATA)
The ATA was a British Civilian organisation set up at the start of World War Two. The main role of the ATA was to deliver new, repaired and damaged Military Aircraft between factories, assembly plants, Transatlantic delivery points, scrapyards and active RAF Squadrons during World War Two.
The Monument is in recognition to the Pilots of number 15 Ferry Pool ATA.
The Pilots delivered Aircraft during the Battle of Britain. Male and Female Pilots received equal pay from 1943 this was a first for the British government.
Ten Percent of the ATA Pilots were Women.
The Unofficial Motto of the ATA was, Anything to Anywhere
Training Ship Mercury
Memorial
St Andrew the Apostle
Church
Hamble
England
July 2024
Training Ship Mercury
Memorial
St Andrew the Apostle
Church
Hamble
England
July 2024
Training Ship Mercury
The Training Ship Mercury Was founded in 1885 as a Naval Training Establishment Ship and Shore Base from 1892 until its closure in July 1968. The Training Ship Mercury trained Boys for both the Royal Navy and Merchant Navy.
The Memorial lists the Names of the Men who made the ultimate sacrifice during World War One 1914 – 1918 and World War Two 1939 -1945
Edwin Verdon-Roe
St Andrew the Apostle Church
Hamble
England
July 2024
Edwin Verdon-Roe
St Andrew the Apostle Church
Hamble
England
July 2024
Sir Edwin Verdon-Roe OBE
A.V. Row was a pioneering English Pilot and Aircraft Manufacturer.
A.V Row was founder Avro company and was officially the first Englishman to fly an all British Aircraft.
A.V. Roe lived in Hamble-le-Rice between 1928 and 1940.
The Avro Company, most famous design was the Avro Lancaster Heavy Bomber used during World War Two
He died on 4 January 1958 at St Mary's Hospital in Portsmouth.
There is a Commemorative Plaque inside the Church to A.V. Roe and both of his Sons that were Killed in Action during World War Two.
John Fieldhouse
Gosport Esplanade
England
July 2024
John Fieldhouse
Gosport Esplanade
England
July 2024
Admiral Lord John Fieldhouse GCB, GBE
Admiral of the Fleet Lord John David Elliott Fieldhouse
Lord Fieldhouse of Gosport GCB, GBE
Following the Invasion of the Falkland Islands by Argentine forces on the 2nd April 1982. Admiral Fieldhouse was appointed Commander of the Royal Navy Task Force. Admiral Fieldhouse's orders were to recover the Falkland Islands.
The Memorial of Admiral of the Fleet Lord John David Elliott Fieldhouse overlooks HMNB Portsmouth from were Royal Navy Task Force sailed from on 5th April 1982 to Liberate the Falkland Island.
The Code Name for thiOperation was Corporate.
Falklands War Memorial
Gosport Esplanade
England
July 2024
Falklands War Memorial
Gosport Esplanade
England
July 2024
Falklands War Memorial
The Memorial is also Dedicated to the Men who sailed with the Royal Navy Task Force from Portsmouth 5th April 1982 to Liberate the Falkland Island.
The Code Name for thiOperation was Corporate.
D-Day &
Falklands Mosaic
Gosport Esplanade
England
July 2024
D-Day &
Falklands Mosaic
Gosport Esplanade
England
July 2024
D-Day & Falklands Mosaic
The Mosaic forms Part of the Falklands Garden on Gosport Esplanade. The Mosaic is Dedicated to the Men who left Gosport for the Normany Beaches during operation Overlord in 1945.
Mosaic is also Dedicated to the Men who sailed with the Royal Navy Task Force from Portsmouth to Liberate the Falkland Island during Operation Corporate
Bernard Montgomery
Holy Cross Church
Binsted
England
June 2024
Bernard Montgomery
Holy Cross Church
Binsted
England
June 2024
Field Marshal Bernard Law Montgomery KG, GCB,DSO
Bernard Montgomery the 1st Viscount Montgomery of Alamein
General Montgomery was the Commanding Officer of the British Eighth Army during the Western Desert Campaign of World War Two.
The Eighth Army were known as the Desert Rats and General Montgomery Nicknamed was Monty.
In January 1944 General Montgomery returned to England and was appointed Commanding Officer of 21st Army Group. General Montgomer was Promoted to Field Marshal Montgomer would be commanding all the Allied Ground Forces for Operation Overlord the D-Day Invasion
Stoneham War Shrine
North Stoneham
May 2024
Stoneham War Shrine
North Stoneham
England
May 2024
Stoneham War Shrine
Stoneham War Shrine was Built 1917 by Local Landowner John Willis Fleming.
The War Shrine Commemorates the Death of Richard Fleming and Thirty-Six other Men who came from the North Stoneham Parish that were Killed during the Great War between 1914-1918
617 Squadron
Dambusters Memorial
Woodhall Spa
England
April 2024
617 Squadron Dambusters Memorial
Woodhall Spa
England
April 2024
617 Squadron Dambusters Memorial
The Dambusters Memorial was erected in 1987. the Memorial stands on the site of the former Royal Hydro Hotel and Winter Gardens.
The Hotel and the Winter Gardens were both Destroyed during an Air Raid in 1943.
617 Squadron attacked Dams in the Ruhr Valley.
The Operation was Lead by Wing Commander Guy Gibson VC. Nineteen Lancaster Bomber took part in the attack. Eight Lancaster Boomer were shot down and 53 Aircrew were killed in action.
On the Top of the Memorial it reads, they died for your freedom.
617 Squadron
Modern Memorial
Woodhall Spa
England
April 2024
617 Squadron Modern Memorial
Woodhall Spa
England
April 2024
617 Squadron Modern Memorial
The Modern 617 Squadron Memorial is dedicated to the Fallen from 1945.
The Modern Memorial was unveiled in May 2013. It is said to symbolise the Vulcan Bomber and Tornados Flown by 617 Squadron.
Royal Square
Woodhall Spa
England
April 2024
Royal Square
Woodhall Spa
England
April 2024
Royal Square
Royal Square is the site of the former Royal Hydro Hotel and Winter.
On the Night of the 17/18th of August 1943 both the Winter Gardens and the Royal Hydro Hotel destroyed during Air Raid by the German Luftwaffe
Ian North
Doncaster Minster
England
April 2024
Ian North
Doncaster Minster
England
April 2024
Captain Ian Harry North DSC
Ian Harry North DSC was the Captain of the SS Atlantic Conveyor a Merchant Navy Ship that was requisitioned for the Falklands War.
On 25th May 1982 the SS Atlantic Conveyor was hit by Two Air Launched Exocet Missiles.
Captain North and Eleven Menbers of the SS Atlantic Conveyor's Crew lost there Lives.
The the Crew of the SS Atlantic Conveyor affectionately referred to Captain North as Captain Birds Eye.
Captain North Citation plaque is on display wall inside Doncaster Minster.
Captain North was awarded Distinguish Service Cross (DSC) Posthumously
Captain North's Body was never recovered from the from the South Atlantic Ocean.
Wetheral Railway Station
Wetheral
England
April 2024
Wetheral Railway Station
Wetheral
England
April 2024
Wetheral Railway Station
Wetheral Railway Station is on the Tyne Valley Railway Line between Newcastle and Carlisle.
The Wetheral Railway Station was opened on the 19th of July 1836 by the Newcastle and Carlisle Railway.
The Wetheral Railway Station was Closed on the 2nd January 1967 as part of Dr Beeching cuts.
Wetheral Railway Station was reopened on the 5th of October 1981 by British Rail.
The ELR is NEC 2
The Mileage is 55 Miles 76 Chains
Wetheral Viaduct
Wetheral
England
April 2024
Wetheral Viaduct
Wetheral
England
April 2024
Wetheral Viaduct
Corby Bridge better known as the Wetheral Viaduct crosses over the River Eden and carries the Tyne Valley Railway Line.
The consturction Work began in 1830 and was completed in 1843.
In 1851Footbridge was added to the North Face Wetheral Viaduct this would provide access across the river for pedestrians and stop trespasser getting onto the Railway. There was a Toll to coss over the Bridge. During the construction of the Wetheral Viaduct One Hundres Men were Kill
The Wetheral Viaduct is Grade One Listed with a Length of 200 Metres from the top of the Parapet Wall to the Water below 30 Metres
There are 5 Redstone Archies with Two Piers constructed in the riverbed
The ELR is NEC 2
The Mileage is 55 Miles 72 Chains
Darwen Spitfire
Darwen
England
April 2024
Darwen Spitfire
Darwen
England
April 2024
Darwen Spitfire
The Darwen Spitfire is built from stainless steel. The Spitfire sculpture was unveiled on Remembrance Day 2012.
The Darwen Spitfire Commemorate the Money raised by the People of Darwen to Finance a Spitfire During World War Two
Ribblehead Railway Station
Ingleton
England
April 2024
Ribblehead Railway Station
Ingleton
England
April 2024
Ribblehead Railway Station
Ribblehead Railway Station was built by the Midland Railway and stands on the Railway Line betweem Settle to Carlisle Line.
Ribblehead Railway Station was originally called Batty Green and was opened 4th December 1876. The Ribblehead Railway Station was renamed on the 1st May 1877.
British Rail closed Ribblehead Railway Station on the 4th May 1970. Ribblehead Railway Station was reopened on the 16th July 1986 by British Rail.
When Ribblehead Railway Station was reopened it had been refurbished in the style of the Midland Railway.
The ELR is SAC
The Mileage on the Down Line is 247 Miles 13 Chains
The Mileage on the Up Line is 247 Miles 20 Chains
Ribblehead Viaduct
Ingleton
England
April 2024
Ribblehead Viaduct
Ingleton
England
April 2024
Ribblehead Viaduct
The Ribblehead Viaduct is on the Main Railway Line between Settle and Carlisle.
The Ribblehead Viaduct was built by the Midland Railway. The construction of the Ribblehead Viaduct started on the 12th October 1870. The Workforce consisted of over 2,300 Navvies over One Hundred Men Died in the construction of the Ribblehead Viaduct.
Ribblehead Viaduct is 400 Metres Long and 32 Metres High at it's Tallest Point from ground level.
The Ribblehead Viaduct was Constructed carry a Double Track.
There is a Single Line over the Ribblehead Viaduct now and this allows for Bi-Directional Workings
The Ribblehead Viaduct has 24 Stone Arches with a 14 Metre Span between each Span.
The Excavations for Foundations of the Ribblehead Viaduct went down 7.6 Metres below ground level.
The Northern End of Ribblehead Viaduct is 4 Metres Higher than the Southern End.
It is Estimated that 1.5 Million Stone Blocks were used some of the Limestone Blocks weigh Eight Tons
The ELR is SAC
The Mileage is 240 Miles 53 Chains to 240 Miles 48 Chains
Deltic Preservation Society
Barrow Hill
England
April 2024
Deltic Preservation Society
Barrow Hill
England
April 2024
Deltic Preservation Society
Twenty Two Class 55 Deltic Locomotives were built between 1961 and 1962 by English Electric for British Railways
Twenty-Two Locomotives were designed for the High-Speed Express Passenger services on the East Coast Main Line (ECML) between London Kings Cross and Edinburgh Waverly Street. The Class 55 Locomotives had maximum Speed 100 MPH running.
One Class 55 was recorded traveling at 117 MPH on the East Coast Main Line Another Class 55 was recorded at 125.5 MPH on the East Coast Main Line
Two Class 55 Deltic Locomotives undergoing restoration work by the Deltic Preservation Society.
The Deltic Preservation Society Workshop is on the same site as Barrow Hill Roundhouse.
Barrow Hill Roundhouse
Barrow Hill
England
April 2024
Barrow Hill Roundhouse
Barrow Hill
England
April 2024
Barrow Hill Roundhouse
Barrow Hill Roundhouse was built by the Midland Railway. The Deport was originally called Staveley Roundhouse.
Barrow Hill was opened in 1870 until it's closure 9th February 1991. After closure the building was vandalised.
Barrow Hill Roundhouse is a Grade Two listed building.
Barrow Hill has operational Turntable. It is home for a collection of Steam, Diesel, and AC Electric Locomotives.
Darwent Reservoir
Upper Darwent Valley
England
April 2024
Darwen Reservoir
Upper Darwen Valley
England
April 2024
Darwen Reservoir
During World War Two the Derwen Reservoir was used 617 Squadron for Training the Pilots in Low Level Flying.
The Altitude for these Training Flights was 60 Feet above the Water in the Derwent Reservoir.
617 Squadron are more commonly known as the Dam Busters
The Two Towers at the end of the Derwent Reservoir are similar to the Tower on the German Dams in the Ruhr Valley
The Operation had the Code Name Chastise.
There is a commemorative Plaque to 617 Squadron at the Derwent Reservoir
Secret Spitfires
Salisbury
England
March 2024
Secret Spitfires
Salisbury
England
March 2024
Secret Spitfires
The German Luftwaffe carriedout Two separate Air Rides on the 24th & 26th of September 1940 on the Supermarine Factory during World War Two a Total of Hundred Ten people were killed after the Air Raids on Supermarine Factory at Woolston near Southampton the Supermarine Factory was destroyed.
The Luftwaffe High Command were convinced that the construction of Spitfires had been halted.
The construction of Spitfires was moved to Top Secret locations around Southern England this included Southampton and Salisbury. The building of Spitfires continued Sheds, Workshops and Garages.
There are Blue Plaques on some to Building to Identify the Locations were Spitfires were built.
There is a full size replica Spitfire on display Castle Road Salisbury
Sydney Camm
Winsor
England
February 2024
Sydney Camm Winsor
England
February 2024
Sir Sydney Camm CBE
Sir Sydney Camm was the designer of the Hawker Hurricane.
There is a Blue Plaque of the front of the house were Sir Sydney Camm Lived in Windsor.
There is a full size Hawker Hurricane on display in Barry Aveune Winsor.
The Hawker Hurricane accounted for 60 Percent of the German Luftwaffe losses during the Battel of Brittan.
The Hawker Hurricane was Powered by a Rolls-Royce Merlin Engine the same as the Supermarine Spitfire
A total of 14,533 Hawker Hurricane were constructed.
The Hawker Hurricane was overshadowed by the Supermarine Spitfire.
Sir Sydney Camm is Buried at Long Dittion Cemetery
Handborough
Railway Station
Long Handborough
England
February 2024
Handborough Railway Station
Long Handborough
England
February 2024
Handborough Railway Station
On the 30th January 1965 Handborough Railway Station was the final destination for Sir Winston Churchill Funeral Train that departed London Waterloo Station and hauled by a Battle of Britain Class Locomotive Number 34051 Winston Churchill.
The Funeral Train was hauled back to London Paddington Station by a Class 52 Diesel-Hydraulic Locomotive Number D1015 Western Champion.
The steam Locomotive Winston Churchill returned to London as a Light Engine.
The ELR is QWW
The Mileage is 70 Miles 39 Chains
Winston Churchill Tombstone
St Martin's Church Cemetery
Blandon
England
February 2024
Winston Churchill Tombstone
St Martin's Church Cemetery
Blandon
England
February 2024
Sir Winston Churchill Tombstone
St Martin's Church is best known for the Tombstone of the Sir Winston Churchill.
In 1998 the Tombstone of Sir Winston Churchill was replaced due to the Large Number of visitors over the years causing erosion to the surrounding area.
Every year Danish Resistance Association holds a Ceremony at the Graveside of Sir Winston Churchill during the ceremony, wreaths are laid to commemorate the Liberation of Denmark during World Two.
Thanks are paided to Sir Winchurch Churchill for his leadership in the fight for the Liberation of Denmark during the Second World War.
The service takes place around the anniversary date of Denmark's Liberation from German occupying forces during World War Two.
Arthur Harris
Goring Burial Ground
Goring
England
February 2024
Arthur Harris
Goring Burial Ground
Goring
England
February 2024
Air Marshall Sir Arthur Harris GCB,OBE,AFC
In February 1942 Arthur Harris was appointed Commander N Chief of Bomber Commander.
Arthur Harris pressed for Large scale Air Raids on German Cities during World War Two.
Operation Millennium was the First Thousand Bomber raid to be carriedout on the German City of Cologne by the RAF.
Arthur Harris was promoted to the Rank of Air Marshal on the 1st January 1944
Air Marshal Harris's Nickname was Bomber Harris or Butch.
One of Sir Arthur Harris Quotes There are a lot of People who say that Bombing cannot win the War. My reply to that is it has never been tried. . . and we shall see
On the 14th June 1945 Sir Arthur Harris was Honoured with the Knights Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath.
Arthur Rostron
West End
Cemetery
England
February 2024
Arthur Rostron
West End
Cemetery
England
February 2024
Captain Sir Arthur Rostron KBE, RN
Captain Rostron was a British Merchant Navey officer with the Cunard Line.
Captain Rostron is beat Know as the Captain of the RMS Carpathia.
After the Sinking of the RMS Titanic Captain Rostron and his Crew when to the assistance of the survivors.
Captain Rostron and his Crew picked up 705 survivors from the RMS Titanic’s Lifeboats.
Congressional Medal of Honour was award to Captain Rostron by the United Stated Congress.
Captain Rostron rose to the rank of Commodore of the Cunard Fleet before he retired.
Barnes Wallis
St Lawrence
Church Cemetery
Effingham
England
February 2024
Barnes Wallis
St Lawrence
Church Cemetery
Effingham
England
February 2024
Sir Barnes Neville Wallis CBE
Sir Barnes Wallis CBE was an English Engineer and Inventor.
Barnes Wallis is best known for Inventing the Bouncing Bomb used by the Royal Air Force 617 Squadron the Dambusters to attack the Dams in the Ruhr Valley during World War Two.
Code Name for the Bouncing Bomb was Upkeep.
The Testing of the Bouncing Bomb was carriedout at Chesil Beach in Dorset.
The Bomd used to attack the Germam Pocket Battleship Tirpitz in Trondheim Norway during World War Two had the Code Name Highball
R J Mitchell
South Stoneham Cemetery
England
February 2024
R J Mitchell
South Stoneham Cemetery
England
February 2024
Reginald Joseph Mitchell CBE
Reginald Joseph Mitchell started work Supermarine in Southampton
R J Mitchell was the designer of the Supermarine Spitfire.
The prototype for the Spitfire was Know as K5054
The Supermarine's Factory was located in Woolston near Southampton.
The First test flight of K5052 was on 6th March 1936 at Eastleigh Airport.
R J Mitchell travelled to Eastleigh witness the flight of the K5052 despite being diagnosed with Cancer.
Before the Testing of K5052 was completed the RAF placed an order for 300 Spitfires
R J Michell did not live to see his famous design finest hour during the Battle of Britain.
R J Mitchell was Born on the 20th May 1895 and Died 11th June 1937.
Winston Churchill
Locomotion
Shildon
England
December 2023
Winston Churchill
Locomotion
Shildon
England
December 2023
Winston Church
The Southern Railway, Battle of Britain class, collectively known as a Light Pacific Locomotive.
This type of Locomotive had Air-Smoothing fitted to eachsides of them and a 4-6-2 Wheel Arrangement. The Light Pacific’s were designed by the Southern Railway's Chief Mechanical Engineer Oliver V S Bulleid. They were designed to be lighter in weight than their sister Locomotives, the Merchant Navy class.
A total of 110 Locomotives were constructed between 1945 and 1950 they are named after Royal Air Force (RAF) and other Subjects Associated with the Battle of Britain
21C151 was officially named Winston Church in a ceremony at London Waterloo Railway Station on 11th September 1947.
The former prime minister, by then Leader of the Opposition, was offered the chance to name the locomotive, but turned it down, claiming a prior engagement.
The Locomotive naming ceremony was carriedout Lord Downing. Sir Winston Churchill was the only person to decline the opportunity to name a Battle of Britain Class Locomotive after himself.
On 24 January 1965 Sir Winston Churchill Died. On 30 January 1965 Sir Winston Churchill Coffin was transferred to Waterloo Station.
A special Funeral Train pulled by 34051 Winston Churchill was laid on to take the Body and family of Sir Winston Churchill to Handborough Railway Station. Handborough Railway Station was the closest station to the parish church of Bladon where Sir Winston Churchill was Laid to rest.
Winston Church was Cleaned by a Bramble.
Winston Church was Fired by a Bramble.
Winston Church was Driven by a Bramble.
Sometimes the Train Crew was Driver Edwin (Ted) Bramble my Father and the Fireman was Peter Bramble my Uncle.
Locomotion
Shildon
England
December 2023
Locomotion
Shildon
England
December 2023
Locomotion
The Locomotion is part of the National Railway Museum and is operated in Partnership with Durham County Council.
Locomotion was expected to bring about 60,000 visitors a year to the small town of Shildon however during its First Six months of operations Locomotion attracted 94,000 visits.
Locomotion was opened on the 22nd of October 2004 by then Prime Minister and local MP Tony Blair.
The build cost for Locomotion was £11.3 million
Locomotion stands on the former Timothy Hackworth Victorian Railway Museum.
Flying Scotsman
Locomotion
Shildon
England
December 2023
Flying Scotsman
Locomotion
Shildon
England
December 2023
Flying Scotsman
The Flying Scotsman was an Express Passenger Train Service that operates between London and Edinburgh the Capitals respectively of England and Scotland via the East Coast Main Line.
Service Would Leave London Kings Cross Station at 10:00 and Edinburgh Waverley Street at the same time
The Flying Scotsman hauled the Inaugural Non-Stop Service from London Kings Cross to Edinburgh Waverley Street on 1st May 1928.
It successfully completed a non-stop run of 392 Miles between London King Cross and Edinburgh Waverley Street in a Record time for a scheduled Steam Service
The Flying Scotsman Steam Locomotive built by the London Northern Railway at Doncaster Railway Works.
The Flying Scotsman is now 100 Years old and still World famous.
The Flying Scotsman is now part of the National Collection
Forth Railway Bridge
South Queensferry
Scotland
December 2023
Forth Railway Bridge
South Queensferry
Scotland
December 2023
Forth Railway Bridge
The Forth Railway Bridge is a Cantilever Railway Bridge crossing the Firth of Forth.
Construction work began in 1882 and completed in 1890. Seventy Two Men were Killed in the construction of the Forth Railway Bridge.
The Bridge has a Total Length 2,698 Yards.
The Bridge was opened on 4th March 1890 by the Duke of Rothesay, the future King Edward V11.
The Forth Railway Bridge is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The Forth Railway Bridge is Owned and Maintained by Network Rail
The ELR is ECN 2
The Mileage is 9 Miles 47 Chains to 11 Miles 13 Chains
Commando Memorial
Spean Bridge
Scotland
December 2023
Commando Memorial
Spean Bridge
Scotland
December 2023
Commanddo Memorial
The Commando Memorial is dedicated to the Men of the original British Commando Forces raised during World War Two.
The Training Depot was established in 1942 at Achnacarry Castle. The Memorial overlooks the Training areas
The Commando Memorial was unveiled in 1952.
The Commando Memorial is one of Scotland's best-known monuments, both as a war memorial and as a tourist attraction offering views of Ben Nevis and Aonach Mor.
A Garden of Remembrance was added to the site. The Remembrance Garden is used by the Families of former World War II Commandos as there final resting place for their Ashes.
Garden of Remembrance is used as a place where many families can Scatter Ashes and erected Tributes to loved ones Killed on active service in conflicts throughout the World.
There is a Plaque dedicated to 59 Independent Commando Squadron, Royal Engineers during the Falklands Conflict in 1982
Glenfinnan Viaduct
Glenfinnan
Scotland
December 2023
Glenfinnan Viaduct
Glenfinnan
Scotland
December 2023
Glenfinnan Viaduct
The Glenfinnan Viaduct carries the West Highland Railway Line from Fort William to Mallaig
The Glenfinnan Viaduct was built from 1897 to 1901. There are 21 Concrete Arches at 15 Metres apart. Each Arch is constructed from Mass Concrete there is no Steel Reinforcement in the Concrete.
The Glenfinnan Viaduct is the Longest Concrete Railway Bridge in Scotland. It is 380 Metres Long and 30 Metres above the Ground.
Robert McAlpine & Sons were appointed as the contractors to build the Glenfinnan Viaduct. The construction was lead by Sir Robert McAlpine who's Nicknamed was "Concrete Bob"
The ELR is MLG 2
The Mileage is 13 Miles 65 Chains to 14 Miles 04 Chains
Mallaig Harbour
Mallaig
Scotland
December 2023
Mallaig Harbour
Mallaig
Scotland
December 2023
Mallaig Harbour
Mallaig Harbour is on the West Coast in the Scottish Highlands. The Railway Station is the Terminus for the Fort William to Mallaig Branch Line that was completed in 1901.
The Railway Line was voted the top Railway Journey in the World by readers of the Independent Travel magazine in 2009.
Loch Lomond
Central Scotland
Scotland
December 2023
Loch Lomond
Central Scotland
Scotland
December 2023
Loch Lomond
Loch Lomond is a Freshwater Scottish Loch which crosses the Highland Boundary Fault, often considered the Boundary between the Lowlands of Central Scotland and the Highlands. Traditionally forming part of the Boundary between the Counties of Stirlingshire and Dunbartonshire.
The Southern Shores of Loch Lomond is approximately 23 kilometres Northwest of the Centre of Glasgow.
The Loch Lomond forms part of the the Trossachs National Park which was established in 2002.
The Loch Lomond has a maximum Depth of about 190 Metres in the deeper Northern portion the Southern part of the Loch Lomond rarely exceeds 30 metres in Depth
Romsey Railway Station
Romsey
England
August 2022
Romsey Railway Station
Romsey
England
August 2022
Romsey Railway Station
Romsey Railway Station is a Grade II Listed Building.
The Railway Station was built by the London & South Western Railway. The Railway Line runs from Romsey to Eastleigh, Southampton, and Salisbury.
The Station was opened on 1March 1847. The Passengers route to Eastleigh was closed May 1969.
The Line to Eastleigh remained open to Freight Traffic and as a diversionary route.
The Line to Eastleigh via Chandlers Ford regained regular passenger services in May 2003
The ELR is RTJ 1
The is Mileage 80 Miles 47 Chains
The Yomper
Eastney
England
January 2023
The Yomper
Eastney
England
January 2023
The Yomper
The Yomper Statue Commemorate all the Royal Marines that served in the South Atlantic during the Falklands War of 1982.
The Yomper Statue is modelled on a Photograph of Corporal Peter Robinson Yomping to Sapper Hill.
The Statue of Corporal Peter Robinson Yompimg was unveiled by Baroness Thatcher of Kesteven ( The Iron Lady)
The Statue stands of the site of Royal Marines Barracks overlooking the Solent.
Romney Hythe & Dymchurch Railway
Kent
England
August 2022
Romney Hythe & Dymchurch Railway
Kent
England
August 2022
RH&DR
The Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway (RH&DR) is a 15 inch or 381 mm Gauge Light Railway in Kent.
It Operates both Steam and Diesel Locomotives. The Railway line runs for 13.5 Miles.
The Line run from the Cinque Port of Hythe via Dymchurch, St. Mary's Bay, New Romney and Romney Sands to Dungeness,
In 1940 The Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway was taken over by the Military during World War Two and a miniature Armoured Train was used on the line.
The Railway was used by the Department of Petroleum Warfare in the construction of PLUTO ("Pipe Line Under The Ocean") Intended to supply fuel to the Allied forces after the D-Day Landings.
The Track passes close to Dungeness Nuclear Power Station and Dungeness Lighthouse
Dungeness Lighthouse
Dungeness
England
August 2022
Dungeness Lighthouse
Dungeness
England
August 2022
Dungeness Lighthouse
Dungeness Lighthouse stands on Dungeness Headland it started operations on the 20th of November 1961.
The new Lighthouse is the 5th on the site it was constructed from Precast Concrete Rings in a Black and White Pattern.
The new Lighthouse is Remotely Controlled from Trinity House Operations and Planning Centre at Harwich.
The previous Lighthouse still stands on Dungeness Headland it is now decommissioned and dates back to 1904.
Dungeness Nuclear Power Stations
Dungeness
England
August 2022
Dungeness Nuclear Power Stations
Dungeness
England
August 2022
Dungeness Nuclear Power
Stations
Both of the Nuclear Power Stations at Dungeness are now Non-Operational
Dungeness "A" Power Station used Magnox Reactor. Each of the Two 250 MW Reactors were connected to the National Grid in 1965. In 2006 both Nuclear Reactors reached the end of their lifespan
Dungeness "B" Power Station used Two Advanced Gas-Cooled Reactor (AGR) each of the Two 520 MW Reactors began operation in 1983 and 1985 respectively. They have been Non-Operational since 2018 with De-fuelling beginning in 2021.
In September 2018, both Reactors were shut down and were expected to restart in December 2020. On 7 June 2021, EDF energy announced that Dungeness “B” would De-fuelled with immediate effect.
Tenby
Pembrokeshire
Wales
August 2022
Tenby
Pembrokeshire
Wales
August 2022
Tenby
Tenby with its strategic position on the far West Coast of Wales. The Harbour is naturally sheltered from both the Atlantic Ocean and the Irish Sea.
Temby is best known for its 13th-century town walls and its stretches of sandy shoreline, including Castle Beach.
National Railway Museum
York
England
October 2021
National Railway Museum
York
England
October 2021
NRM
The National Railway Museum in York is the biggest Railway Museum in the World.
There are approximately 280 Railway Vehicles in the National Collection around 100 are on display at the NRM York
La Cornier
Jersey
Channel Island
July 2017
La Corbiere
Jersey
Channel Islands
July 2017
La Corbiere
La Corbiere is the extreme South West Point of Jersey in St Brelade
The Rocks and Extreme Tides around this stretch of Jersey's Coast has been Treacherous for Navigation. There are many Shipwrecks in the area.
At the top of the Headland there is a Range-Finding Tower that the German Occupying forces built during World War Two.
The Tower was it was Painted in a Camouflage design to give it an appearance similar to an 18th-Century Granite Tower.
Glass Church
Jersey
Channel Island
July 2017
Glass Church
Jersey
Channel Island
July 2017
Glass Church
Matthews Church also Known as the Glass Church. St Matthews Church was built in 1840 the glass work is made by Rene Lalique
On 26th September 2008, St Matthew's was listed as a Site of Special Interest by Jersey Heritage for its Architectural, Historical and Artistic special interest.
In 2010 St Matthews Church received £125,000 worth of funding for restoration work.
German Bunker Museum
Jersey
Channel Island
July 2017
German Bunker Museum
Jersey
Channel Island
July 2017
German Bunker Museum
The German Bunker Museum is housed in a former German Bunker that once formed part of the Atlantic Wall
The Atlantic Wall run all the from Norway to the Spanish Border. Field Marshal Erwin Rommel was in charge of the construction of Atlantic Wall.
The Fortisications were built Forced and Slave Labour.
Jersey War Tunnels
Jersey
Channel Island
July 2017
War Tunnels
Jersey
Channel Island
July 2017
Jersey War Tunnels
Hohlgangsanlage 8 is a Partially completed underground Hospital complex in St Lawrence Jersey.
The Building work was carried out by German Occupying Forces during World War Two. Many of the Construction works were forced labourer from occupied Europe the majority came from Poland and Russia over one Kilometre Tunnels were completed.
The underground Hospital was built to receive casualties if the Allies forces invaded Jersey.
Devil's Hole
Jersey
Channel Island
July 2017
Devil's Hole
Jersey
Channel Island
July 2017
Devil's Hole
Devil’s Hole is a natural creation in the Solid Rock it measures about 100feet across and 200feet deep.
Devil's HoleI has been caused by the sea gradually eroding the roof of a cave was until it collapsed.
St Helier
Jersey
Channel Island
July 2017
St Helier
Jersey
Channel Island
July 2017
St Helier
St Helier is the capital of Jersey,
Jersey is largest of the Channel Islands in the English Channel.
St Helier is the largest Town and only in Jersey.
Nuit
Jersey
Channel Island
July 2017
Nuit
Jersey
Channel Islands
July 2017
Nuit
Nuit is a small Natural Harbour in the Vingtaine du Nord, Saint John.
Bonne Nuit in French mean "good night" referring to the shelter sailors could rely on for a overnight stay in the Harbour.
The bay nestles between the headlands of Frémont in the West and La Crête in the East.
Gorey
Jersey
Channel Island
July 2017
Gorey
Jersey
Channel Island
July 2017
Gorey
Mont Orgueil is a Castle in Jersey that overlooks the Harbour of Gorey. It is also called Gorey Castle by English speaking People.
The Castle sits on the east coast of Jersey it is approximately 14 miles from Normandy coastline.
The small village of Gorey was, for hundreds of years, the frontline of defence between the British Isles and its enemy, the French.
The Castle was used by the Germans during the Occutation of Jersey
Chester Town Centre
Chester
England
February 2017
Chester Town Centre
Chester
England
February 2017
Chester Town Centre
Chester in Northwest England was founded as a Roman Fortress in the 1st Century A.D. It's known for its preserved walls built from local Red Sandstone.
The Shops in the Town Centre are constructed in Rows on Two Levels.
The Half Timbre buildings are in a Tudor Style.
Military Museum
Chester
England
February 2017
Military Museum
Chester
England
February 2017
The Military Museum
The Military Museum in Chester covers the history of four British Army.
The Military Museum traces the Regimental history of the Regiments connected with the County of Cheshire from 1685 onwards
The Military Museum is located in Chester Castle.
Barrow-in-Furness
Cumbria
England
May 2016
Town Hall
Barrow-in-Furness
England
May 2016
Barrow-in-Furness
Barrow-in-Furness more commonly known as Barrow it is a Town and Seaport in the County of Cumbria, England.
Barrow-in-Furness situated at the tip of the Furness Peninsula close to the Lake District it is Bordered by Morecambe Bay, the Duddon Estuary and the Irish Sea
National Railway Museum
York
England
May 2016
National Railway Museum
York
England
May 2016
NRM
The National Railway Museum in York is the Worids largest Railway Museum.
It is the home of the National collection of Locomotives and Railway artefacts.
The National Railway Museum tells the story of Railway history throughout years from the development of Steam Locomotives to High Speed Traction.
Eric Morecambe
Morecambe Bay
England
May 2016
Eric Morecambe
Morecambe Bay
England
May 2016
Eric Morecambe
Eric Morecambe was an English Comedian who together with Ernie Wise formed the Award-Winning Double Act Morecambe and Wise.
The Partnership lasted from 1941 until Eric Morecambe's death in 1984.
Eric Morecambe took his Stage Name from his Hometown and Seaside Resort of Morecambe
Mother Shipton's Cave
Knaresborough
England
April 2016
Mother Shipton Cave
Knaresborough
England
April 2016
Mother Shipton Cave
Mother Shiption's Cave is at Knaresborough North Yorkshire, England, close to the River Nibb
The nearby is a petrifying well also known as a dropping well.
The dropping well is the oldest tourist attraction to charge an entrance fee in England,
The dropping well has been operated since 1630.
The water of the well is so rich in Sulphate and Carbonate.
Artefacts may be put in the well to be Petrified.
London St Pancras International
Railway Station
London
England
July 2015
London St Pancras
International
Railway Station
London
England
July 2015
London St Pancras International
Railway Station
The Eurostar Services run between London St Pancras International Railway Station to Brussels Midi and Paris Gare Du Nord Railway Stations.
In 2003 Eurostar Services began operating services from London St Pancras International after a move from London Waterloo
The Trains travel at 186 MPH on HS1 and 100 MPH through the Channel Tunnel.
Monkey World
Wereham
England
July 2015
Monkey World
Wereham
England
July 2015
Monkey World
Monkey World as set up in 1987 by Jim Cronin and Jeremy Keeling and later operated by both Jim and his wife Alison with a team of Carers. It was originally Intended to provide a home for abused Chimpanzees.
