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Episode 44 - Dover Castle’s secret Cold War tunnels

Episode 44 - Dover Castle’s secret Cold War tunnels

FromThe English Heritage Podcast


Episode 44 - Dover Castle’s secret Cold War tunnels

FromThe English Heritage Podcast

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Length:
29 minutes
Released:
Jan 30, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

This week we’re at Dover Castle in Kent to take an exclusive tour of the ‘Dumpy’ level of its secret underground tunnels with Cold War expert Mark Bennett. Once fully equipped and designed to keep those inside 'safe' from nuclear fall-out, the austere rooms and tunnels are now largely devoid of their equipment, furnishings, fixtures and fittings, but still retain a chilling air of the Cold War. Discover when the tunnels were built, why Dover Castle was selected and how you can take a tour of the tunnels today.

To find out more about Dover Castle and our exclusive Members’ tours of the ‘Dumpy’ level of the secret war tunnels, go to www.english-heritage.org.uk/dover
Released:
Jan 30, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

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