This view across the sea to Bognor Regis inspired Eric Coates to compose 'By The Sleepy Lagoon' in 1930. It became the signature tune for 'Desert Island Discs'
East Beach, Selsey, United Kingdom
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RAF Selsey 1943-1945 From these fields Spitfires & Typhoons provided cover for the Allied invasion forces on D-Day 1944 English, Belgian, French & New Zealand squadrons were based here
Rectory Lane, Church Norton, United Kingdom