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....you may remember this 1969 Rolling Stones song, that's what sprung to mind yesterday. My mate Jo from Elmcroft Ave telephoned to say that her builders had uncovered a WW2 airaid shelter in her garden during building work. When I arrived the excavation had been covered by an old garage door for safety, but peaking under the door I was able to get this shot from the back of the tiny shelter looking out. I just love the way the light from the entrance is bouncing around inside, I think it gives it a moody, atmospheric feeling. According to records a bomb did land in Elmcroft, probably within a hundred yards of this shelter, it certainly makes you think...
It is a super image Geoff.. what a find, very exciting seeing the top of the stairs leading down. Must have been aa terrifying experience being down there with bombs going off above.
....you may remember this 1969 Rolling Stones song, that's what sprung to mind yesterday. My mate Jo from Elmcroft Ave telephoned to say that her builders had uncovered a WW2 airaid shelter in her garden during building work. When I arrived the excavation had been covered by an old garage door for safety, but peaking under the door I was able to get this shot from the back of the tiny shelter looking out. I just love the way the light from the entrance is bouncing around inside, I think it gives it a moody, atmospheric feeling. According to records a bomb did land in Elmcroft, probably within a hundred yards of this shelter, it certainly makes you think...
It is a super image Geoff.. what a find, very exciting seeing the top of the stairs leading down. Must have been aa terrifying experience being down there with bombs going off above.
ReplyDeleteThis is absolutely fascinating, Geoff! Thank you so much for sharing.
ReplyDeleteGhosts of the past is what comes to mind, looking at this, Geoff.
ReplyDeleteWow! That must have been a shock to everyone.
ReplyDeleteNow that gives me the jitters. Still, it could be made into an interesting history lesson for kids...
ReplyDeleteReminders of a very scary time in England!
ReplyDeleteSuch an unexpected finding leads to a mysterious story...
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