Again some old shots of mine dating a number of years. Thought it would be good to share.
Leeds, like many British Cities during the war built these public shelters from 1938 onwards. For Leeds the preferred location was local recreation grounds as they could easily be accessed by the public.
Construction of Woodhouse Moor air raid shelter began 1938 as the German bomb threat increased.
This air raid shelter has been abandoned since the end of WW2. To me it appears in very good condition for its age.
There remains many such shelters across the city, there condition within remains unknown.
Access was interesting to say the least…
Women & Children area, note the emergency exit above
Infilled entrance
Male Area
Old seating, well whats left of it.
Remarkable condition for it's age don't you think? Centre of photo you can see the remains of an old woodburn heating system.
Construction of not this, but a virtually identical shelter at nearby Chapeltown.
Leeds, like many British Cities during the war built these public shelters from 1938 onwards. For Leeds the preferred location was local recreation grounds as they could easily be accessed by the public.
Construction of Woodhouse Moor air raid shelter began 1938 as the German bomb threat increased.
This air raid shelter has been abandoned since the end of WW2. To me it appears in very good condition for its age.
There remains many such shelters across the city, there condition within remains unknown.
Access was interesting to say the least…
Women & Children area, note the emergency exit above
Infilled entrance
Male Area
Old seating, well whats left of it.
Remarkable condition for it's age don't you think? Centre of photo you can see the remains of an old woodburn heating system.
Construction of not this, but a virtually identical shelter at nearby Chapeltown.