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See http://www.blindveterans.org.uk/?gclid=CNHVy_u_rs0CFUWNGwodnQMHsg

Opened in 1938 as a purpose built training centre and convalescent home for Blind Veterans UK. The name derives from St Dunstans Lodge in London where the charity had their headquarters for a number of years. This is the year view from Beacon Hill. Cattle Hill is to the right.

A view of the rear top stories of Image from Beacon Hill which provides the only outline as the snow falls and lays thickly on the higher ground. In normal circumstances the sea would be in clear view.

Leading from the A259 Coast Road to the centre for blind ex servicemen

The 18 metre heated indoor pool is among the recreational facilities at the centre in Ovingdean, Brighton

Losing your sight does not need to result in an inactive life as many St Dunstaners will testify, the gym is used to help in training for marathons and many other sporting endeavours

St Dunstan’s, established in 1915, provides lifelong support and rehabilitation to blind ex-Service men and women. Its specialist training and rehabilitation enables them to regain their independence, meet new challenges and achieve a better quality of life. It also offers support to their families. St Dunstan's was founded by Arthur Pearson, who had himself lost his sight due to glaucoma, for British soldiers returning from the front lines during the First World War suffering from blindness, and Pearson established a hostel for these soldiers. His intention was that, with training and assistance, the former soldiers could go on to lead productive lives and would not have to depend on charity, hand-outs, the government or their families. On his death in 1922 the Chairmanship fell to Ian Fraser, who was himself blinded in the war, and he held the post for 52 years. Today the charity has centres like this one (which dates from 1938) around the UK and new ones planned.

Rehabilitation and training centre for the blind in Ovingdean Gap. The main building, Ian Fraser House, was built in 1935-8, designed by Francis Lorne of architects Burnet, Tait and Lorne. The near extension was added in 1975. Grade II listed - see https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1380546?section=official-list-entry. The charity which operates it, the Blinded Soldiers and Sailors Care Committee, soon becoming known as St Dunstan’s and since 2012 as Blind Veterans UK, was founded in 1915 by publisher and newspaper owner Sir Arthur Pearson, himself blind, to serve veterans blinded in war, later changing in 2000 to include all veterans with sight impairment, whatever the cause. However changing needs has led to a decision by the charity to move out in 2024, with the building likely to be converted to housing.