000251

Description

A file of documents relating to progress reports on the provision of air-raid shelters in the south of England. Subjects discussed in the file include the progress of construction work on the shelters; the costs of the shelters, construction materials, and labour; the numbers of shelters by local authority; the types of shelters, including Morrison and Anderson shelters, and public and deep-tunnel shelters; the need for shelters near aerodromes and war-industry factories; and the population of each local authority requiring shelters. Other subjects discussed include the supply of manpower and construction materials, including steel, bricks, and cement; the waterproofing and strengthening of shelters; the provision and installation of amenities inside shelters, including sanitary facilities, bunks, drainage, heating, lighting, ventilation, medical aid, canteens, and static water supplies; the inspection of shelters by the authorities; the issues of dampness and crime in the shelters; and emergency water provisions for firefighting.

Keywords

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