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Ojay
location:
Manchester
Gender: Male
 |  | Bidston Hill Deep Shelter/Tunnels
< on 2/17/2013 10:32 AM >
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In 1941 there were proposals for two deep shelters, endorsed by the Civil Defence Emergency Committee
One such shelter was Bidston Hill, completed in 1943 the project had cost a staggering £48,006
950 tons of sand were removed from the tunnels which were blasted with explosives
Finished by hand a series of tunnels 7ft wide and 6ft 6in high with an arched roof were constructed
Although it never saw the scale of use it was intended for, tickets do exist and people did shelter under Bidston
There were 2,213 bunks and 793 seats, as well as a canteen, staff dormitory, toilets, medical aid post and a ventilation shaft/emergency escape hatch |
80ft down - Emergency Escape Shaft
Distro board
This way, That way
Wonder whats through the hole?
Moar Tunnels..
W.C/Washroom - (a.k.a Bogs)
Take your pick
Entrance (SEALED)
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dammband
     
location:
Atlanta, Georgia
Gender: Male
| | Re: Bidston Hill Deep Shelter/Tunnels
<Reply # 1 on 3/5/2013 8:10 AM >
| | | | Great shots. Place looks amazing
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