Just Another Day
Additionally, the principal explained how the shelter was to be used in lessons. The school planned on inviting older villagers who might have used the shelter back in the day. They were to come to the school and speak about their experiences during the war. What’s most impressive is the fact that this story wasn’t the last of its kind. A couple from Southampton came across another Anderson shelter – in their garden!
Amazing Condition
Graham and Lizzie Hendra had no idea that they would be coming across an incredible piece of history when they went out to do some gardening. “We were tidying up the garden and there’s always been a bug heap of dirt behind the garage – like a massive compost heap. So the gardener dug it out and he said there was a load of metal,” Graham said. When the two caught sight of something strange, they were shocked.