Travel Plans with Fernando Pinho

Dungeness - The Healing Power of a Nuclear Landscape

Fernando Pinho Episode 9

Join us on a captivating journey to Dungeness, England, a place unlike anything you've ever seen! Some call it a paradise, others a desert, but one thing is for sure - Dungeness is a place of stark beauty and fascinating history.   

In this episode, we'll explore Dungeness's unique landscape, including its vast shingle beaches, abandoned boats, and weathered fishing huts. We'll also delve into the area's history, from its role in World War II to its connection to the renowned film director Derek Jarman.   

We'll also visit some local landmarks, the famous Pilot Inn and the popular miniature railway. And we'll hear the stories of the people who call Dungeness home, including those whom the healing power of this unique landscape has touched.   

With over one million visitors each year, Dungeness is loved by many and will leave you wondering, "How on earth did this place come to be?" 

The cover photograph by Edward Thomson.

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