Clapham South Deep Tube Shelter, Greater London

Photograph taken 25 June 2000 © Historic England Archive/Mr Paul Howard LRPS ref: 471320

Built in 1940-2, deep tube shelters were a response by the Government to the need for safe accommodation for essential services. These included telephone services, government offices and military personnel.

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Greater London Clapham

Period

World War Two (1939 - 1945)

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Built in 1936 this house is derived from the Sunspan design, first exhibited at the 1934 Ideal Home Exhibition. The design was intended for builders as an alternative to the usual traditional design of house.

Clapham South Deep Tube Shelter, Greater London

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