WW2 churchill MKII tanks - West Sussex

WW2 Churchill MII Tank

Date : 25-03-2018

Location : South downs

* AS FROM 2020 TANK HAS BEEN REMOVED*

We heard about this tank through a group of friends, so we decided to check it out. After taking a bit of a walk, we finally found the tank sitting there and rotting away. The Churchill tank, located in the South Downs, served as an ideal training ground from 1930 to 1940 for Canadian troops and their armoured vehicles.

Hilsea lines - Portsmouth

Hilsea Lines

1st  visited : 02.05.2015 

Second Visit : 24-03-2018

Location : Hilsea 

Access : Yes Most parts  

This was my second visit to Hilsea Lines, and I have to say that almost nothing has changed. It was still very cool to see. I even saw things that I didn't notice during my visit back in 2015. It's a simple little place to explore, and you will likely come across other people as it seems to be a hideout for local kids and other explorers.

So it is said that the fort dates back to the 18th and 19th centuries and was built to protect Portsea. It was also a crucial naval base in the area.

A2 - Shorne Wood Country Park Heritage walk Air-raid

 Shorne Wood Country Park Heritage walk air-raid

Date:  23-03-2018

Location: Shore wood country park 

Access : No to air-raid but the area on a Heritage walk 

While walking around the country park, I stumbled across some air raid shelters. There isn’t much information available online about these shelters, but they were used during World War II.

Grand-shaft Dover

Dover Grand Shaft 

Location : Dover

Date : 18-03-2018 

Access : Yes (Open days) 

this was an interesting place to explore, but I wasn't much of a fan of walking up and down the stairs.

The staircase was built in 1806 as a shortcut for the troops to reach the town of Dover and was used during the wars.

Cival Defence Bunker - Gravesend

Cival Defence bunker 

Location - Gravesend 

Date :17-03-2018

Access : Yes permission visit with Small fee.

I have wanted to visit this bunker for years, and I was excited to see that it was having an open day. Even though it was really busy, it was still an interesting place to explore, especially considering how well they have managed to preserve it.

The bunker was built in 1954 for Gravesend rescue and emergency services so they could coordinate operations in the event of a nuclear attack. It has 13 rooms.