Author: bunkerbuff
Bunker Treasure: Exhibit A
Back in July 2023 the RAF Holmpton – Visit The Bunker Facebook page uploaded a fantastic video titled ‘1960s relics’. The short 5-minute long clip exhibited a collection of vintage sweet and chocolate wrappers that had been unexpectedly found when searching above the mechanical ventilation ducts in the bunker’s plant room – a void space just big enough to fit a human hand! Given that … Continue reading Bunker Treasure: Exhibit A
Research Within Social Distancing: Part 1
National Library of Scotland – Edinburgh Since the national lockdown was introduced back in March, I haven’t yet managed any new research trips down to the National Archives in Kew. However, I did manage a quick trip to the National Library of Scotland this week to review some post-war construction industry reports – compiled during the height of Cold War bunker building in Britain. Understandably … Continue reading Research Within Social Distancing: Part 1
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