Clapham South: Subterranean Shelter Hidden London Underground Tour for Two | Outdoor Activities | Virgin Experience Days / Voucher Gift

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Clapham South: Subterranean Shelter Hidden London Underground Tour for Two | Outdoor Activities | Virgin Experience Days / Voucher Gift Virgin Experience Days For Couples/Him/Her/Mum/Dad/Boyfriend/Girlfriend/Wife/Husband/Partner/Family Things To Do | Journey 11 stories underground with this Clapham South: Subterranean Shelter Hidden London Underground Tour for Two. Over its 80 years of existence, Clapham South sheltered not only wartime Londoners seeking refuge from the air raids above ground, but also Caribbean migrants arriving on the Empire Windrush, and later visitors to the Festival of Britain. Discover this fascinating history with two expert guides, including one portraying a 1940s warden to share a first-hand account of what it was like to work and shelter there during the war. Retrace the footsteps of wartime South Londoners spending their first night there, get a sense of what the space looked and felt like 80 years ago thanks to meticulously recreated spaces such as the warden’s booth and canteen, which have been newly reconstructed based on historical photographs and extensive archival research. Handle authentic wartime artefacts sourced by historical experts, discover what an Anderson shelter looked like, handle genuine Second World War torches, and experience sitting on the bunk beds turned benches that families would spend their evenings on during air raids. | Greater London - LONDON