In Southampton's 'Old Town' you'll find Hamtun Street. It's only a few yards away from sights like the Tudor House and Garden or the old Merchant's Cottage.
Solent Sky Museum, Southampton, Hampshire
Albert Road South, Southampton, Hampshire
The Solent Sky Museum in Southampton is a wonderful attraction for fans of aviation history with an iconic Spitfire on display as well as a Belfast-built Beachcomber.
The Seafront, Southsea, Hampshire
Clarence Esplanade, Southsea, Hampshire
The Southsea Seafront has a wealth of military history from Henry VIII's 16th-century castle to the impressive, unique D-Day Museum and Overlord Tapestry.
Sword Beach, Ouistreham, Normandy, France
Ouistreham, Normandy
Sword Beach was one of five landing areas chosen for the Normandy invasion on D-Day 6th June 1944. It was taken by British forces who advanced towards Caen.
American Cemetery, Colleville-sur-Mer, Normandy, France
Colleville-sur-Mer, Normandy
The American Cemetery at Colleville overlooks Omaha Beach and is the largest allied burial ground in Normandy. This is where 'Saving Private Ryan' begins.
German Battery, Pointe-du-Hoc, Normandy, France
Cricqueville-en-Bessin, Normandy
Pointe-du-Hoc was taken by 2nd US Rangers. They held out against the odds for two days on the Normandy cliffs. The 1st US Rangers formed in Carrickfergus.
Omaha Beach, St-Laurent-Sur-Mer, Normandy, France
Avenue de la Libération, St-Laurent-Sur-Mer, Normandy
Omaha Beach was the code-name for one of five sectors of the Normandy coastline. It was one of the bloodiest scenes of the D-Day landings for the US Army.
Mémorial de Caen Museum, Caen, Normandy
Esplanade Général Eisenhower, Caen, Normandy
The Caen-Normandy Memorial Centre for History and Peace is better known as Mémorial de Caen. I visited as a child and was keen to return on my D-Day70 trip.
The Bypass, Bayeux, Normandy, France
Boulevard Fabian Ware, Bayeux, Normandy
After D-Day, on 18th June 1944, work began on the Bayeux Bypass. Today's ring-road follows the same route laid down by Royal Engineers and Pioneer Corps.