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New UK WW2 attraction lets tourists experience what life was like in the Blitz – as wartime raid shelter reopens --[Reported by Umva mag]

An underground London wartime raid shelter has reopened to the public after getting a fresh revamp. Visitors can now experience what life would’ve been like for Londoners in WW2 during the blitz like never before. Jam Press/Clapham South Hidden LClapham South shelter, which sheltered Brits during the Blitz, is now open for tours[/caption] Jam Press/Clapham South Hidden LThe site is one of just eight shelters across the city of London hidden under the streets of the capital[/caption] Jam Press/Clapham South Hidden LVisitors can now experience what life would’ve been like for Londoners in WW2[/caption] Jam Press/Clapham South Hidden LThe shelter that originally opened in 1944, was designed to hold and protect 8,000 people[/caption] With incredible details and immersive surroundings this experience is truly one of a kind. The shelter that originally opened in 1944, was designed to hold and protect 8,000 people from the air raids above. Throughout its 80 year existence the Clapham South shelter has held wartime Londoners, Caribbean migrants arriving on the Empire Windrush, and later visitors to the Festival of Britain. The site is one of just eight shelters across the city of London hidden under the streets of the capital. Visitors will need to make their way down a whopping 180 steps to reach the shelter from street level. The historical site is also kitted out with genuine Second World War artefacts that have been carefully restored. The shelter has been designed to follow reports from the war to make the experience as realistic as possible. Tickets range from £35 to £38, which will include entrance to the shelter and a tour by a guide portraying 1940s warden. The tour lasts 75 minutes and is not currently available for children 13 and under, with 14 to 16-year-olds needing to be accompanied by adults. Six other huge UK attractions that cover the history of World War Two Dover CastleExplore Dover Castle in Kent, where Operation Dynamo was planned to evacuate troops from Dunkirk in 1940.Walk through secret wartime tunnels and experience the underground wartime hospital’s sights and sounds. Bletchley ParkVisit Bletchley Park in Buckinghamshire, home of the World War Two codebreakers. The D-Day StoryThis Portsmouth museum has interactive displays and personal stories from D-Day 1944.See a Landing Craft Tank from D-Day, and learn about Portsmouth’s wartime history. The Tank MuseumThe Tank Museum in Dorset features over 300 tanks from 26 nations, including World War Two models. Royal Air Force MuseumChoose between Cosford, Shropshire, or London to learn about the RAF’s role in World War Two.Discover stories of the men and women who kept Britain’s skies safe. Imperial War MuseumIWM London’s Second World War Galleries showcase over 1,500 items from the global conflict. Hidden London, who are featuring the location on their tours, said: “Retrace the footsteps of wartime South Londoners spending their first night there. “Get a sense of what the space looked and felt like 80 years ago thanks to meticulously recreated spaces such as the warden’s booth and canteen, which have been newly reconstructed based on historical photographs and extensive archival research. “Handle authentic wartime artefacts sourced by historical experts, discover what an Anderson shelter looked like, handle genuine Second World War torches, and experience sitting on the bunk beds turned benches that families would spend their evenings on during air raids.” Jam Press/Clapham South Hidden LThe shelter has been designed to follow reports from the war to make the experience as realistic as possible[/caption] Jam Press/Clapham South Hidden LThe historical site is also kitted out with genuine Second World War artefacts that have been carefully restored[/caption] Jam Press/Clapham South Hidden LRecreated spaces such as the warden’s booth and canteen, have been newly reconstructed based on historical photographs[/caption]

Oct 15, 2024 - 11:59

New UK WW2 attraction lets tourists experience what life was like in the Blitz – as wartime raid shelter reopens --[Reported by Umva mag]

An underground London wartime raid shelter has reopened to the public after getting a fresh revamp.

Visitors can now experience what life would’ve been like for Londoners in WW2 during the blitz like never before.

a long empty tunnel with a few lights on the ceiling

Clapham South shelter, which sheltered Brits during the Blitz, is now open for tours[/caption]

a woman in a black coat is walking down a hallway filled with shelves

The site is one of just eight shelters across the city of London hidden under the streets of the capital[/caption]

Visitors can now experience what life would’ve been like for Londoners in WW2[/caption]

a man walks through a tunnel with signs pointing to shelters evans freemantle grenville hardy

The shelter that originally opened in 1944, was designed to hold and protect 8,000 people[/caption]

With incredible details and immersive surroundings this experience is truly one of a kind.

The shelter that originally opened in 1944, was designed to hold and protect 8,000 people from the air raids above.

Throughout its 80 year existence the Clapham South shelter has held wartime Londoners, Caribbean migrants arriving on the Empire Windrush, and later visitors to the Festival of Britain.

The site is one of just eight shelters across the city of London hidden under the streets of the capital.

Visitors will need to make their way down a whopping 180 steps to reach the shelter from street level.

The historical site is also kitted out with genuine Second World War artefacts that have been carefully restored.

The shelter has been designed to follow reports from the war to make the experience as realistic as possible.

Tickets range from £35 to £38, which will include entrance to the shelter and a tour by a guide portraying 1940s warden.

The tour lasts 75 minutes and is not currently available for children 13 and under, with 14 to 16-year-olds needing to be accompanied by adults.

Six other huge UK attractions that cover the history of World War Two

Dover Castle
Explore Dover Castle in Kent, where Operation Dynamo was planned to evacuate troops from Dunkirk in 1940.
Walk through secret wartime tunnels and experience the underground wartime hospital’s sights and sounds.
Bletchley Park
Visit Bletchley Park in Buckinghamshire, home of the World War Two codebreakers.
The D-Day Story
This Portsmouth museum has interactive displays and personal stories from D-Day 1944.
See a Landing Craft Tank from D-Day, and learn about Portsmouth’s wartime history.
The Tank Museum
The Tank Museum in Dorset features over 300 tanks from 26 nations, including World War Two models.
Royal Air Force Museum
Choose between Cosford, Shropshire, or London to learn about the RAF’s role in World War Two.
Discover stories of the men and women who kept Britain’s skies safe.
Imperial War Museum
IWM London’s Second World War Galleries showcase over 1,500 items from the global conflict.

Hidden London, who are featuring the location on their tours, said: “Retrace the footsteps of wartime South Londoners spending their first night there.

“Get a sense of what the space looked and felt like 80 years ago thanks to meticulously recreated spaces such as the warden’s booth and canteen, which have been newly reconstructed based on historical photographs and extensive archival research.

“Handle authentic wartime artefacts sourced by historical experts, discover what an Anderson shelter looked like, handle genuine Second World War torches, and experience sitting on the bunk beds turned benches that families would spend their evenings on during air raids.”

a boy wearing a nike sweatshirt looks at something in a bowl

The shelter has been designed to follow reports from the war to make the experience as realistic as possible[/caption]

a boy wearing a nike jacket has a yellow sticker on his arm that says " i love you "

The historical site is also kitted out with genuine Second World War artefacts that have been carefully restored[/caption]

a piece of paper that says good year on it

Recreated spaces such as the warden’s booth and canteen, have been newly reconstructed based on historical photographs[/caption]

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New UK WW2 attraction lets tourists experience what life was like in the Blitz – as wartime raid shelter reopens --[Reported by Umva mag]

Six other huge UK attractions that cover the history of World War Two

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