Tag: Lee-on-Solent

Daedalus, a myth, a memorial and some history

On 3 July 2022, Commando decided to go for a nice flat run along the shore at Lee-on-Solent. Obviously, I took the opportunity to tag along and pay my respects to Leonard Thomas Haley, my first cousin once removed. I discovered him when I was researching my family tree on Ancestry.co.uk. As parts of his story inspired my current work in progress, it seemed fitting to pay a visit. I was also keen to explore the area around the Fleet Air Arm Memorial and enjoy a walk by the sea.

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Lee-on-Solent – They have no grave but the sea

History and the stories that have informed and formed our modern city have always inspired me to write. Finding out an interesting fact about a place I thought I knew well, or solving the mystery of a building, woodland, or strange stone not only satisfies my curiosity, but is also something I enjoy sharing with others who find these things interesting. The inspiration for my ‘big writing project’ was a gift from Commando. The gift was an Ancestry.co.uk membership. Through it I verified many things I already knew, but I also uncovered new facts and new mysteries.

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