Deep Refuge - Kent

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Dick Derpin

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Tonbridge, Kent
Visited with Mr Konrad (aka Conballz)

I couldnt find a great deal of history on this one but it was a deep refuge shelter which incoperated a hospital/dressing station, offices and sleeping areas.

This place is totally untouched, free from vandalism, graffiti and is mostly very dry. (I really hope it stays that way)

I pulled up at our meeting point, a nearby car park at approx 5:00AM and out of the darkness appeard a figure, at that time in the morning I thought I was about to loose my gear...then i relaised it was just Konrad bacause thats where i told him to meet me....:p

Anyway after a little waiting game and coming up with a loose plan of our 'quick' entry technique we went for it! I was in first but my torch decided not to turn on but I didnt have time to sort it, we had our window and we where half way in so down I went into the darkness not knowing what I was going to be landing on...
Anyway all was well and the 'no plan' was executed with precision, on to some photos and a short video (my first one ever so go easy ;))


One of the main corridors, the fold down beds/seats could still be used today
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Nice old lamp
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Another Corridor shot
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Old offices
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Nice old 'Womens Latrines' signage
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Id really appreicate it if any history buffs could confirm this...
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Mate, that is simply stunning ! Excellent pics too. The place is almost mint as well. Defos be up for this, or down if you know what i mean. Cant beat a good bit of original signage !
 
I have seen similar wording years ago in some London rail tunnels - always placed over the remains of a hook or small shelf, perhaps indicating where a rescue lamp/lantern of sorts should always be located. So perhaps a similar situation, unfortunately you cannot make out from the video if there are other locations like this. It's not like it is a scribbled instruction in chalk for an installer of the original bulkhead fitting, a painted stencilled sign took time and effort and obviously was important in those days when this place was used.
 
Excellent work, beautifully lit pics. Loved the vid too.
Thanks for sharing mate :)
 

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