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Acoustic mirrors at Denges, Kent.
These listening devices were prototypes designed in the 1920's to detect approaching aircraft. A series of these would have been built along the coast as part of our defences. However, someone invented radar, so they remain as relics of the era.
See here for more info
© John Banting 2006


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Not sure where the last month went. So, here's a photo from a couple of days ago, taken at the De La Warr Pavillion, Bexhill on Sea, Sussex.
© John Banting 2006


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