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London Road air-raid shelter, Portsmouth - (Visited 2010) 2013

Harry

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Built in the chalk for the citizens of Portsmouth in the event of an air-raid during WW2, it's easily the best air-raid shelter i've visited, a true time capsule of which i can't convey the feelings that were stirred inside or how oppressive it might have felt back in the day. But armed with a compact i visited in 2010, so excuse the quality of my pictures because i realise they don't compare to many but i thought i'd share nonetheless.

The 30,000 square ft tunnel system could officially hold 2,535 people, although this was doubled in times of need.

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This is one of the generator rooms, the concrete plinth would have housed a generator, although only the fixing bolts remain.

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The scrapman didn't take all of the bunk beds which would've lined many areas of the complex.

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Lot's of signage inside to direct the citizens it served, here is two examples.

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One of the lavatories within the shelter.

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Two mopeds are rusting within, one is a Bianchi, who now produce some of the best bicycles in the world.

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I doubt this notice will last another 70 years.

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One of the escape shafts, i went up but it is sealed, no sign of it on the surface either.

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... and that will donkey do, hope you enjoyed! :)

 
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Something ive wanted to see myself now for many years..thanks for sharing Harry (y)

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That's brilliant Harry, a proper time capsule indeed :)

 

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Love the signs make its use more real somehow, thanks for sharing Harry :)

 

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That's flipping lovely Harry, looks like it might be a tad on the big side, loving all the original signage !

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That's rather awesome Harold, you got good pics and a nice bit of write up, like the plan you included, it looks huge! I'd love to see this.. cheers (y)

 

Harry

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Thanks guys, appreciate the kind comments! :)

 
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