Dungeness
Dungeness, in Kent, is one of the largest expanses of shingle in Europe and a designated Site Of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). The landscape is austere and unforgettable, it’s a fascinating place.
There are two nuclear power stations, identified as “A” and “B”, the first built in 1965 and the second in 1983. Birds flourish in the warmer water created by the station’s outflow.
Image Notes
The Old No. 1 Lifeboat Station
According to the RNLI, a lifeboat was first placed at Dungeness in 1826 and then later, a No. 2 station was established in 1892. The original No. 1 station (above) closed in 1939 and is now a private residence.
Here Today – Gone Tomorrow
I couldn’t find this hut the last time I visited. A friend thought it had eventually collapsed as only a pile of planks now lay nearby.
The Old Lady
This must have been the most photographed boat in Dungeness and she held herself together remarkably well over the years, all things considered. Sadly, she was destroyed by fire in June 2021.
Here I Wait
One of several derelict boat winch engines dotted around Dungeness like forlorn works of steampunk art.