A secret underground cold war bunker for devolved central government. Based just 20 miles from central London, this building was one of Britain's best kept secrets, and now it's open to you!
This is where devolved central government and military commanders would have run the region had the UK been attacked and nuclear war broken out.
Built in great secrecy and under strict, military security the local villagers and contractors alike knew nothing of what was concealed in this hillside or how it would be used..
*Built in 1952 using 40,000 tons of concrete
*Cunningly concealed 100ft below the Essex countryside
*Three storeys 'low', housing more than 110 tons of equipment and up to 600 government personnel
*Giant communications room, BBC Radio studio
*Large dormitories, sick bay
*Massive power and filtration plant
*Colossal Government administration rooms
*Ample free car parking; refreshments; souvinir shop and toilet facilities
Friendly Fires: Section 25 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X8_iJVzMINA
Living Under the Shadow of the Nuclear Umbrella http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UaIim3Rj7L4
