Paddock, World War II command bunker in Dollis Hill, England.
The underground military complex spreads across two levels, containing forty rooms protected by thick reinforced concrete walls situated 40 feet below ground level.
Construction of the bunker began in 1939 as an emergency headquarters for Winston Churchill's government in case German bombing forced evacuation from central London.
The facility reflects British wartime engineering capabilities through its network of corridors, specialized communication rooms, and dedicated BBC broadcasting space.
Network Homes currently manages the structure, with guided tours available several times per year through the Subterranea Britannica organization.
The entrance disguises itself as an electricity substation, concealing a descent into chambers where mineral-rich water creates growing stalactites from the ceiling.
Location: London Borough of Brent
GPS coordinates: 51.56220,-0.23859
Latest update: May 17, 2025 07:05
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