Air-raid shelter in Padiham, Lancashire

Discussion in 'United Kingdom' started by BereniceUK, Mar 14, 2017.

  1. BereniceUK

    BereniceUK Well-Known Member

    It's in the War Memorial Park, along with an informative display.

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  2. ARPCDHG

    ARPCDHG Member

    Very nice - and a great thing the local council have doen this, as many councils just demolish these shelters as soon as they are found. ARP buildings are now far rarer than pillboxes. It's a pity they are only now being recognised as historically important.
     
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  3. BereniceUK

    BereniceUK Well-Known Member

  4. 2 Black Bands

    2 Black Bands Active Member

    I've seen a Wardens helmet with "Padiham" painted on the front with the "W".....thanks for solving the mystery!
     
  5. CRS1418

    CRS1418 Ipsissimus

    Thanks for that Berenice...

    I've lived about 2 miles from that location for the past 21 years now and have been in the memorial park on numerous occasions but I've never seen - nor even heard any mention of - that site before! Time for a new wander I think.

    Cheers
     

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