Buckler’s Hard in the New Forest was originally a naval shipbuilding centre where warships for Nelson’s Navy were built, including three vessels that took part in the Battle of Trafalgar.
During the Second World War, it was a motor torpedo base.
Further downstream, sections of the Mulberry harbours were constructed in the old oyster beds in preparation for the D-Day landings.
I was interested of course to learn that Buckler's Hard was founded as a free port for the trading of sugar - evil stuff!
Lovely day, perspective, colour and detail, great shot Hazel, I found it a very interesting place to visit full of lovely boats just around the corner, if memory serve me right isn't there a hotel or pub bottom at the end of cottages on the left:)
Well, well - I had one day, a Sunday as our honeymoon as we were back to work on the Monday, and this is where we were having spent the night in a New Forest hotel!! And yes, the pub is a good place for lunch. Great perspective here down to the river.
Yes, the Master Builder's Hotel - good for lunch!
Mostly privately owned now, apart from one which is a chapel and another kitted out as a shipwright's cottage from Nelson's time.
Well, well indeed. All these little links and memories keep appearing!
Nice shot.
William, thank you for all your comments and favs on my photos. If it interests you to read about my serious non-relationship with sugar go here https://365project.org/quietpurplehaze/365/2017-05-23