The Shelter of the Tubes

By John Gregg

When the German air force began its intensive bombing campaign on London in September 1940, many of the Capital’s citizens were left without adequate shelter. To many Londoners, the platforms, stairs and escalators of the deep level Tube stations seemed a natural place of safety. Despite initial resistance by the authorities to their use as air raid shelters, the Tubes quickly became a home from home for thousands of Londoners who each night sought a safe haven underground. This is the story of the extraordinary community that developed underground during the long nights of the Blitz.

96 pages Hardback

ISBN 978-1-85414-244-3