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OscarMac



Joined: 25 May 2010
PostPosted: 14/07/2010 09:59    Post subject: A promenade question Reply with quote
In the 50s, when my mum would take my brother and myself for a day on the beach, her favourite billet was by the 'rails' which were roughly situated half way between what is now the Cat and Dog Home and the Marine Gardens.
Was this a leftover from a wartime launching facility? If so, what exactly?

I hope someone on the forum can fill in the blanks.

Thanks.
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wangi
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Joined: 27 May 2004
PostPosted: 14/07/2010 11:46    Post subject: Reply with quote
Welcome to Talk Porty.

Something to do with the SMT facility for producing landing craft during WW2?
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OscarMac



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PostPosted: 04/09/2010 19:42    Post subject: Reply with quote
wangi, thanks for that. I'd forgotten all about the SMT being there.
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