Kelvedon Hatch Nuclear Bunker, Essex - Feb 2008

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sneaky fox

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Visited with The Ancient Mariner, although not strictly UE it is still relevant.

Kelvedon Hatch needs little explanation. It started life as a RAF ROTOR station and was later transformed into an RGHQ Nuclear Bunker. Decommissioned in 1992 and now open to the public as a museum.

It could house 600 people who would be responsible for local government after the event of a nuclear attack.

For those who haven't seen Kelvedon, it is worthy of a visit. Very relaxed atmosphere, with payment "on trust" being the order of the day. A photo pass is available for £5.

Onto the pictures...

The entrance bungalow:

bungalow.jpg


Access tunnel:

corridor.jpg


Dosimeter:

dosimeter.jpg


Radio communications:

radio.jpg


Blast door:

blast.jpg


telephone.jpg



Telephone exchange:

exchange.jpg


Teleprinters:

teleprinter.jpg


enograph.jpg


telephone2.jpg


AWDREY:

awdrey.jpg


Plant room:

plant.jpg


Protect and Survive...

protectsurvive.jpg


room.jpg


dosimeters.jpg


Dormatory:

dorm.jpg


Great visit, great company. An interesting insight into a byegone era of the Cold War.
 
It was a fascinating visit. As a child of the nuclear age it was very interesting to see the skeletal remains of a cold war bunker resurrected into a museum piece of the era. Full marks to the people who run this place, everything is very laid back and payment is via 'honesty boxes' all done on trust.
 
Nice set of photos there, really must make the drive to see this place one day! (been promising myself that for years!)

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