Secret site

The Kingsway Tunnels

Chancery Lane, London

A deep shelter that became a secret telephone exchange for the Cold War.

Beneath Chancery Lane lies a deep-level shelter built during the Second World War. During the war it was used by a secret department of the government.

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When: Built 1940s
Where: 51.5170, -0.1120
Group: Secret bunkers & war sites

Visiting

Not currently open. The entrance is on High Holborn.

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