There was a Second World War Civil Defence warden’s post (Post B/8) in an ‘underground shelter’ (this was probably purpose-built; Canterbury may have been slightly unusual in having such shelters at the start of the war) at what was then 172 Wincheap Street (the street has since been renumbered and this may now be No. 55). This was an ‘advanced’ post, and as such was manned permanently (other posts were only staffed on ‘Action Warning’). It was probably supplied with an electric fire, and, if necessary, made waterproof, in mid to late October 1939. In April 1943 the Canterbury wardens’ posts were reduced in and this post was renumbered ‘B/2.’
Owner : Private
Publicly accessible : No
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Condition : unknown
Date of visit :

Canterbury City Council Emergency Committee, 01/01/39, Canterbury City Council Emergency Committee Minute Books 1 to 6 (Unpublished document). SKE14772.

Canterbury City Council Emergency Committee, 01/01/39, Canterbury City Council Emergency Committee Minute Books 1 to 6 (Unpublished document). Ske14772.