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Air Raid Shelter, St Leonards Court

About

The Air Raid Shelter was first built in 1939 for the the residents of St Leonards Court. A dormitory annex with 48 beds was added in 1940. Some of the original features, such as handmade lampshades, are remarkably well preserved.

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OpenHouse - Air Raid Shelter, St Leonards Court

Type:Heritage Open Day

Palmers Road, East Sheen, London, SW14 7NG

Opening Times

Season (14 Sept 2025)
DayTimes
Sunday12:00 - 16:00

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