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Orford Ness is Europe's largest shingle spit, approximately 10 miles long running between the River Alde and the North Sea in Suffolk. It is an internationally important area of shingle habitat, home to a huge variety of wildlife, much of it fragile and precious. It was also used for secret military testing and experimentation, including for aircraft, radio, radar, ballistics and atomic weapons, since the First World War until after the Cold War. Limited access is available via National Trust Ferry from Orford.

Region/Nation

East of England

Location/Address

Orford Quay
Orford

County

Suffolk

Post Code

IP12 2NU

Main Historic Period

Modern

Link to featured article

What really happened at Orford Ness?

Useful Website Address

Orford Ness Nature Reserve entry on the National Trust's website

Tip/Nearby

Orford Castle, Havergate Island (RSPB)

Primary Management

National Trust

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Eden on Coventry’s Blitz and CathedralA bit late here, but I had to stop and comment on your lovely images, Mike. It's been years since we went to Coventry (because my husband used to work just outside Birmingham, I used to go often), but the last time was in 2017 when I was finally able
Lana Ta on Musings on D-DayThank you for sharing this thoughtful reflection on the 80th anniversary of D-Day. It is interesting that you highlight the complexity and scale of Operation Overlord, which involved immense coordination among multiple nations. I agree that remembering such significant events is crucial, especially as fewer survivors remain to share their
thehungrytravellers.blog on Coventry’s Blitz and CathedralYep. There was a bomb crater opposite my Nan’s house!
Fiona Glass on Britain’s most haunted placesFascinating and great fun too - thanks! Muncaster Castle is a good one for future lists although the bedroom that's supposed to be haunted is rather "staged" (kept cold, painted a darkish blue etc)!
Lisa G. on Coventry’s Blitz and CathedralWow.
Jennie on Coventry’s Blitz and Cathedral
NatG on Britain’s most haunted placesInteresting. My parents have often told us about an encounter some 50 plus years ago at Markenfield Hall when the hall was uninhabited and a key could be borrowed to look around it. My dad wanted to look at it as part of a project he was doing for a
grandmisadventures on Coventry’s Blitz and CathedralI love places like this that still show the remains of such a beautiful building.
marmeladegypsy on Coventry’s Blitz and CathedralThis is magnificent, Mike. I think most of us who have read about WWII know the basics of what happened to Coventry, but not with the detail and visuals you shared here. And like you, I'm not a fan of modern churches, but from the first photos you shared, I
edgrant22 on Coventry’s Blitz and CathedralA powerful and moving piece about Coventry. I am now inspired to visit the city which will be a first for me. Thank you Edward

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