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The mysterious military landscape of Orford Ness In Suffolk is set to be the subject of a series of photographer’s tours by the National Trust.
The landscape, which is home to a number of internationally rare species, is dotted with strange military structures from the First World War through to the Cold War where the military tested various materials.
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Normally visitors are required to keep to specified routes around the site due to the sensitive nature of the structures and the wildlife. However this new tour will give budding photographers the chance to get up close to some of the fascinating Cold War structures on the site.
The tours will be lead by National Trust wardens who will be able to fill in the historic background of the site. They will be joined by a professional photographer able to offer technical and creative advice ensuring that you get the best possible snaps of this unique area.
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The Orford Ness shingle spit was used for intense military experimentation over a 70-year period that started when the site was acquired by the Department of War in 1913.
Particular architectural highlights from between the wars include the Black Beacon built in 1928 to house an experimental 'rotating loop' navigational system and the Bomb Ballistic Building, which was the nerve centre of the experimental bombing range.
From the Cold War there are the distinctive pagodas used for the development of the research of the atomic bomb.
The first tour will take place on Saturday April 18 between 9am and 5pm. To find out more or to book your place, call today on 01394 450900, places are limited. Tickets are £60 (£50 for National Trust members).
