Category Archives: Underground

“Secret” Underground Bunker

Posted on August 26, 2011 by derelicte

This site used to be a military base. In the 1950s a huge underground control block was built. These photos were taken in early 2008. The underground bits have since been sealed and now has active security.

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Bridge Valley Deep Shelter – Bristol

Posted on March 28, 2010 by derelicte

The Bridge Valley Deep Shelter is a World War 2 bomb shelter in Bristol – converted from an old railway tunnel. You can read more detailed information on the excellent Forlorn Britain website.

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Farleigh Down Tunnel – Wiltshire

Posted on August 19, 2009 by derelicte

Deep within the Wiltshire countryside lies some old quarries. During the war, many were taken over by the army to store ammunition. Due to their nature, these quarries were extremely secretive and bomb-proof. You can find out more about Monkton … Continue reading →

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River Wandle – Croydon

Posted on September 29, 2007 by derelicte

My first attempt at some sort of drains. The River Wandle has been redirected under the streets of Croydon using a big concrete tunnel. I found it surprisingly difficult to take photos in these conditions. Nowhere to put bags down … Continue reading →

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Coulsdon Air Raid Shelter – Surrey

Posted on September 29, 2007 by derelicte

One of Surrey’s many underground sites…

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Langdon Hole (Dumpy B) – Dover

Posted on August 9, 2007 by derelicte

Deep within the White Cliffs of Dover are quite a few military tunnels, bunkers, rooms, shelters etc. Had a little group visit to see some of them recently. Thanks to everyone involved in organising a fantastic, if a little dirty, … Continue reading →

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Z-Rocket – Dover

Posted on August 9, 2007 by derelicte

Deep within the White Cliffs of Dover are quite a few military tunnels, bunkers, rooms, shelters etc. Had a little group visit to see some of them recently. Thanks to everyone involved in organising a fantastic, if a little dirty, … Continue reading →

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South Foreland Battery – Dover

Posted on August 9, 2007 by derelicte

Deep within the White Cliffs of Dover are quite a few military tunnels, bunkers, rooms, shelters etc. Had a little group visit to see some of them recently. Thanks to everyone involved in organising a fantastic, if a little dirty, … Continue reading →

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HMS Ganges – Suffolk

Posted on November 1, 2006 by derelicte

HMS Ganges is situated on the Shotley Peninsula in Suffolk. It used to be a training camp for the Navy until 1976, and in later years it was a police training school. It closed in 1998 or something. At the … Continue reading →

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Beacon Hill Fort – Harwich

Posted on August 12, 2006 by derelicte

Beacon Hill Fort is one of three defences on the estruary of the River Orwell. One is at Felixstowe, and the other at Shotley. Harwich has had a long naval history, with something at Beacon Hill since at least Henry … Continue reading →

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