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Subterranea Britannica

@subbrit

The UK society for studying man-made and man-used underground places. Discover mines, tunnels, nuclear bunkers, caves, military defences and more.

Joined August 2011
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We now only do our own posts on Instagram and Threads with the same handle: subbrit. We're have a page on Facebook too. Follow us there. Join as a member to learn more about hidden places from our: online forum, magazine, events and site visits subbrit.org.uk/membership

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Infrastructure projects such as the #SuperSewer offer a vital opportunity for change After eight years of construction, the @TidewayLondon tunnel is up and running. CEO Andy Mitchell writes in the @NewStatesman Read here: newstatesman.com/spotlight/sust…


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South Entrance Gun Rooms and Musket Gallery - Dover Western Heights

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Our Railway Tunnels Tour will be back for a surprise final time this year on Saturday the 14th of December. Our amazing guide Martin has agreed to put on one more tour before Christmas and our annual Christmas close.

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A fab day at the Williamson's Tunnels Heritage Centre. The difference in a few months. Today, these blocks of sandstone got moved. Once they are safely out of the way, we can start digging down. Possibly the New Year 🥰

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A 1950s nuclear bunker has sold for almost double the guide price. bbc.in/4fKLw1F


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Another trip down memory lane! Alperton #disused escalator including the machine room underneath. Oct 2017 . Photo by me. #urbex @subbrit #abandonedstations #explore #tubegeek

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A little trip down memory lane. Finsbury Park Intervention Tunnel … photo by me 2017 🫣 so long ago!!! #abandonedstations #exploration @subbrit @tfl #AutismAwareness

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Hidden Whitefriars Crypt set to open doors as part of Fleet Street redevelopment ianvisits.co.uk/articles/hidde… A hidden gem of medieval history beneath Fleet Street will soon welcome visitors with a new museum space dedicated to the Whitefriars legacy.


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The latest issue of RESET Magazine from @RCSCard features an article highlighting the dangers of working in confined spaces and the need for regulated training to ensure competence. To find out more check out pages 24-25 of #RESET today bit.ly/40tOuTx #noroom #experts

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Some of you may remember local Subterranea member Sam Dawson giving us a Zoom talk on "Dorking - a Town Underground" a while back. And he has written a book of the same title, which you can buy from from Dorking Museum - see dorking-museum.myshopify.com/collections/do… - or Waterstones

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We're thrilled that our magazine, Subterranea was on Have I Got News For You! It was the nerdy guest publication in the missing words round. Watch from 38m28s on iplayer featuring 2 headlines from the our news round up section. [Contains strong language] bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episod…



We're thrilled that our magazine, Subterranea was on Have I Got News For You! It was the nerdy guest publication in the missing words round. Watch from 38m28s on iplayer featuring 2 headlines from the our news round up section. [Contains strong language] bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episod…


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Airfield Battle Headquarters at the former RAF Detling in Kent, today

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Congratulations to our wonderful #MerseyTunnelTours team who have been shortlisted for this year's Experience of the Year 👏 @LCRTourismAward #LCRTA24

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TALK: The Kingsway underground telephone exchange & its future: potential & growth outlook of this exciting project to develop into a Central London tourist attraction. Charles Nelson will also speak about the fascinating history of the tunnels and their significance during WWII.

Join The London Tunnels PLC upcoming webinar, Unlocking London’s hidden tunnels: Investing in a major underground tourist attraction.🚇🎥 📅 Wednesday, 23 October 🕞 1 PM BST/ 4:30 PM CET Register now: ow.ly/vPvx50Tx3oH $TLT #AMS



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Needs a bit of work, but I'm tempted. Who does not want their own bunker? However, there are questions over access and what quantity of land is being bought. I would want solar panels above it and a rudimentary cesspit attached bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…


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Threads BBC 4 10.15 tonight.. you have been warned ⚠️ 😩

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Historic WWII bunker faces demolition for new hotel ➡️ ianvisits.co.uk/articles/histo… A WWII command bunker could be demolished and replaced with a hotel, if planning permission is granted to the building's owner.


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Peek beneath Liverpool Street: Building site displays intricate tunnel layouts ➡️ ianvisits.co.uk/articles/peek-… A building site next to Liverpool Street station is giving passersby a glimpse into what lies beneath their feet - with a large schematic of the tunnels.


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