Coastal Explorations

Along the Kent coastline lie remnants of Britain's wartime past. Historic lookout posts tower ominously, but majestically, upon the white cliffs. A precursor to radar, acoustic mirrors were built on the south coast of England during WWI. These ‘listening ears’ were intended to provide early warning of incoming enemy aircraft. For almost two decades these concrete monoliths protected our shores until the new Chain Home radar system evolved, finally rendering the mirrors obsolete. Now these technologies past and present, surpass and endure, side by side, still listening, still performing, like forgotten sentinels still standing guard.