Monument record TR 15 NE 899 - Second World War school air-raid shelters at St John’s School (Infants), Northgate, Canterbury

Summary

A concrete-trench air-raid shelter was provided for the infants of St John’s Council School during the Second World War.

Location

Grid reference TR 1512 5827 (point)
Map sheet TR15NE
County KENT
District CANTERBURY, KENT
Civil Parish CANTERBURY, CANTERBURY, KENT

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Full Description

A concrete-trench air-raid shelter, intended to accommodate 228 scholars and staff, was provided for the infants of St John’s Council School during the Second World War. This was made available to accommodate members of the public in the event of air raids taking place outside school hours.
Owner : Unknown
Publicly accessible : Unknown
How accessed for survey :
Tourism Potential :
Condition : Destroyed
Date of visit :


Canterbury City Council Emergency Committee, 01/01/39, Canterbury City Council Emergency Committee Minute Books 1 to 6 (Unpublished document). SKE14933.

Canterbury City Council Emergency Committee, 01/01/39, Canterbury City Council Emergency Committee Minute Books 1 to 6 (Unpublished document). Ske14933.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • --- Unpublished document: Canterbury City Council Emergency Committee. 01/01/39. Canterbury City Council Emergency Committee Minute Books 1 to 6.
  • --- Unpublished document: Canterbury City Council Emergency Committee. 01/01/39. Canterbury City Council Emergency Committee Minute Books 1 to 6.

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  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Apr 20 2012 3:45PM