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the126
06-07-2010, 06:48 PM
Visited with Reef

Im glad I got the chance to go back here as when i went a couple of years ago i only had an hour inside then had to go, and then it got sealed! Time flew again this time and although ive walked round the whole shelter im sure theres loads of little gems to find.

The shelter was built in 1941 and had a capacity of 2500 people. This and the neighbouring Wymering shelter(which could take another 2500) had a combined length of 1.8 miles. There were wooden bunks built in three tiers along the lengths of the tunnel sections.

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lots of original signage
http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s93/the126/portsmthshel/pmthmay10/IMG_1710.jpg

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s93/the126/portsmthshel/pmthmay10/IMG_1712.jpg

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s93/the126/portsmthshel/pmthmay10/IMG_1718.jpg

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s93/the126/portsmthshel/pmthmay10/IMG_1721.jpg

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http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s93/the126/portsmthshel/pmthmay10/IMG_1727.jpg

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s93/the126/portsmthshel/pmthmay10/IMG_1733.jpg

all the light switches needed a key to turn on and off
http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s93/the126/portsmthshel/pmthmay10/IMG_1735.jpg

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s93/the126/portsmthshel/pmthmay10/IMG_1739.jpg

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wc and drinking water tap
http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s93/the126/portsmthshel/pmthmay10/IMG_1745.jpg

Rotted remains of rows of bunks
http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s93/the126/portsmthshel/pmthmay10/IMG_1748.jpg

one of the emergency exit shafts, this one had 5 ladders/ 80 rungs to the top (which was capped with concrete)
http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s93/the126/portsmthshel/pmthmay10/IMG_1760.jpg

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s93/the126/portsmthshel/pmthmay10/IMG_1771.jpg

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s93/the126/portsmthshel/pmthmay10/IMG_1779.jpg

we experimented with tea lights, i had mixed results
http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s93/the126/portsmthshel/pmthmay10/IMG_1766.jpg

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s93/the126/portsmthshel/pmthmay10/IMG_1765.jpg

If anyone is going to visit please be careful as there are bats flying around inside

Dystopia
06-07-2010, 08:16 PM
Wow! :D Love the paperwork left behind and the big corridors. :thumb

evilnoodle
06-07-2010, 08:31 PM
This looks so good..........pity I am really claustrophobic :lol:

KingElvis
06-07-2010, 09:03 PM
Lovely indeed.

BB
06-07-2010, 09:57 PM
Love the look of this place! just wish i wasnt miles away :(

Reddood
06-07-2010, 10:48 PM
liking that, shame its so far

minxy*
08-07-2010, 09:20 AM
Great report i love your light painting pics and the leftover paperwork :thumb

gambino
08-07-2010, 09:36 AM
Liking all that corrugated lining...nice report!

wevsky
08-07-2010, 05:34 PM
love the lighting tight squeeze u say..beer gut would stop me then :) nice stuff matey

ceejam
08-07-2010, 09:08 PM
That looks so good, :thumb

Rebel
08-07-2010, 09:13 PM
Very nice. Is that roof asbestos lined or is it corrugated metal?

the126
09-07-2010, 05:28 AM
Yah its all metal

S8
09-07-2010, 03:57 PM
This is one I wish I had been able to see back when it was last open. Liking the picture :thumb