Battle of Beachy Head

The white cliffs on each side of the channel have over the centuries been witness to a lot of history.  On the 10th of July 1690, off Beachy Head, one of The greatest French naval victories over their English and Dutch opponents took place. Funny, I don't seem to remember learning that in history lessons at school.

Luckily, I have enjoyed more gentle events, passing ships, clouds, chalk flints, rain and thought of the impressions made by Monet, Turner and many other artists.