See how Slapton Sands Devon changed between around 1900 and 2024. Drag the slider to compare the historic photograph with the modern view.
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In 1372, Sir Guy de Brian established the Collegiate Chantry of St Mary in Slapton, Devon, to pray for the souls of the deceased. The surviving West Tower of the chantry is now a Grade I listed building. (en.wikipedia.org) In 1944, Slapton Sands served as a rehearsal site for the D-Day landings, known as Exercise Tiger. This operation tragically resulted in the loss of over 700 American servicemen. (history.com) Today, a Sherman tank recovered from the sea stands as a memorial to those who perished. (southdevon-nl.org.uk) The area is also home to Slapton Ley, the largest natural freshwater lake in southwest England, now a protected nature reserve. (en.wikipedia.org)
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