Paddock World War Two Bunker, LON - September 2008

PADDOCK was built at the start of the 2nd World War. Its purpose was to act as an alternative underground control and command centre for Central Government should a devastating air attack on Whitehall force the Government to evacuate from central London. There is loads of information on the Sub Brit website about this place so I won't go into detail. As part of the Open London weekend, access was allowed for quick visits although I stayed much longer. Initially I thought it was going to be just a series of empty concrete rooms but a lot of the original equipment and plant is still in place making for some interesting pictures. Well worth a visit.