What is recorded here
The public map records this plaque for Quay House. Its recorded inscription reads: Quay House (formerly Wightlink House) The original Art Deco building was built in 1930s as an office, but during the Second World War in June 1944 was used as the D-Day Embarkation Area Headquarters for Portsmouth. [...]
Quay House served as the D-Day Embarkation Area Headquarters for Portsmouth during June 1944, playing a crucial role in the logistics and coordination of the Allied invasion of Normandy.
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