Day 257/18. The Lepe Dolphins

This picture shows the old World War II jetty on a part of the beach at Lepe, Hampshire, that was a hive of activity during 1944. Parts of the Mulberry Harbour were also constructed here ready to be floated over to Normandy after the D-Day invasion.
Lepe was one of the many places on the south coast of England used for the embarkation of troops and equipment for Normandy and the invasion of Europe. Concrete mats like big chocolate blocks were used to reinforce the shingle beach for heavy traffic. Some of these mats can still be seen today along with pier remnants, bollards and various concrete and brick structures.