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Underground Collection

Background imageUnderground Collection: Underneath the Kielder Reservoir, the tunnel which gives access to the control tower

Underneath the Kielder Reservoir, the tunnel which gives access to the control tower. 24th July 1982

Background imageUnderground Collection: Lawrence Harvey (front) and John Ireland being chased by police along underground train

Lawrence Harvey (front) and John Ireland being chased by police along underground train line in scene of film " The Good Die Young". November 1953 D6964

Background imageUnderground Collection: Air Vice Marshal Sandy Hunter seen here exploring the abandon nuclear bunker at Kenton

Air Vice Marshal Sandy Hunter seen here exploring the abandon nuclear bunker at Kenton near Newcastle. 8th April 1997

Background imageUnderground Collection: Air Vice Marshal Sandy Hunter seen here at the entrance to the nuclear bunker at Kenton

Air Vice Marshal Sandy Hunter seen here at the entrance to the nuclear bunker at Kenton near Newcastle. 8th April 1997

Background imageUnderground Collection: A peep inside the dug-out air raid shelter at Borrowash 15th October 1939

A peep inside the dug-out air raid shelter at Borrowash 15th October 1939

Background imageUnderground Collection: Construction of the Queensway Tunnel, Liverpool. 30th December 1929

Construction of the Queensway Tunnel, Liverpool. 30th December 1929

Background imageUnderground Collection: Workmen inspect the underground sewer tunnel that extends from under the Mersey tunnel

Workmen inspect the underground sewer tunnel that extends from under the Mersey tunnel mouth to Ranelagh Street in central Liverpool. 18th January 1963

Background imageUnderground Collection: Hellfire Corner, Dover Castle, Kent, England. See other frames in this set

Hellfire Corner, Dover Castle, Kent, England. See other frames in this set showing, Dame Vera Lynn opens English Heritage Hellfire Corner at Dover Castle, Kent. England

Background imageUnderground Collection: Cardiff - Old - The subway under the River Ely, which provided a short cut between

Cardiff - Old - The subway under the River Ely, which provided a short cut between Cardiff and Penarth for 63 years, has been closed to the public

Background imageUnderground Collection: Channel Tunnel Construction 28th November 1987. Construction workers in the service

Channel Tunnel Construction 28th November 1987. Construction workers in the service tunnel on the English side of the Channel

Background imageUnderground Collection: Carol service by miners 600 ft down. An accordion play and miners voices are raised in

Carol service by miners 600 ft down. An accordion play and miners voices are raised in the singing of Christmas Carols. Wath Main Colliery, near Mexborough, South Yorkshire. 23rd December 1966

Background imageUnderground Collection: Nurses giving tube shelterers Garole for prevention of flu as they take cover in at St

Nurses giving tube shelterers Garole for prevention of flu as they take cover in at St Johns Wood tube station during the Blitz. January 1941 P011595

Background imageUnderground Collection: Busker George Russell playing his Recorder outside Sloane Square Tube Station

Busker George Russell playing his Recorder outside Sloane Square Tube Station. 4th December 1967

Background imageUnderground Collection: A miner working the coal face circa 1930s

A miner working the coal face circa 1930s

Background imageUnderground Collection: Miners working at the coal face at the Frances Colliery in Scotland. 2nd March 1983

Miners working at the coal face at the Frances Colliery in Scotland. 2nd March 1983

Background imageUnderground Collection: Lorna Scott, who is stage-managing a production for a South London amateur dramatic

Lorna Scott, who is stage-managing a production for a South London amateur dramatic society, carrying a life size display dummy on the tube home after collecting it from a shopfitters

Background imageUnderground Collection: Richard Budge (centre) in the cage at Ellington Colliery

Richard Budge (centre) in the cage at Ellington Colliery

Background imageUnderground Collection: Miners leaving the cage after a shift at the re-opened Lynemouth Colliery. February 1967

Miners leaving the cage after a shift at the re-opened Lynemouth Colliery. February 1967

Background imageUnderground Collection: Ponies and their handlers at Greenside Colliery in 1932

Ponies and their handlers at Greenside Colliery in 1932. It was claimed that the ponies were kept in better conditions than many animals on the surface. 24th December 1932

Background imageUnderground Collection: Radio Caroline Pirate Radio ship, MV Caroline anchored 4 miles off Ramsey Harbour

Radio Caroline Pirate Radio ship, MV Caroline anchored 4 miles off Ramsey Harbour, Isle of Man. August 1967

Background imageUnderground Collection: Coal mines underground scenes at Norton Hill Colliery, Somerset

Coal mines underground scenes at Norton Hill Colliery, Somerset. March 1946 P017668

Background imageUnderground Collection: Civilians take shelter in an underground station. March 1943

Civilians take shelter in an underground station. March 1943

Background imageUnderground Collection: Air raid shelter in Malta. Malta has 30 long underground galleries of great antiquity now

Air raid shelter in Malta. Malta has 30 long underground galleries of great antiquity now in use as shelters. December 1941

Background imageUnderground Collection: Deep shelters in Malta to protect convoy carried supplies

Deep shelters in Malta to protect convoy carried supplies. Pictured, Maltese workmen busy in one of the large supply shelters. Circa October 1941

Background imageUnderground Collection: Wall round Bank Subway, London, following an air raid attack. Circa 1941

Wall round Bank Subway, London, following an air raid attack. Circa 1941

Background imageUnderground Collection: Father Christmas surprises children sheltering in the tunnels of London Underground

Father Christmas surprises children sheltering in the tunnels of London Underground, December 1940. Sunday Pictorial Published Picture 22/12/1940

Background imageUnderground Collection: Damaged beds inside a bomb shelter during the Second World War. 17th February 1941

Damaged beds inside a bomb shelter during the Second World War. 17th February 1941

Background imageUnderground Collection: George Formby taking part in variety entertainment at Aldwych tube station. November 1940

George Formby taking part in variety entertainment at Aldwych tube station. November 1940

Background imageUnderground Collection: The Boomtown Rats in Tokyo. Pictured, Bob Geldof (left)

The Boomtown Rats in Tokyo. Pictured, Bob Geldof (left) and Johnnie Fingers travelling on the Tokyo subway. May 1980

Background imageUnderground Collection: Metro tunnel breaking - John Thorkildson (2nd right) with foreman Les Robinson

Metro tunnel breaking - John Thorkildson (2nd right) with foreman Les Robinson, Councillor Jack Richardson and Councillor Scott Batey. 25th February 1977

Background imageUnderground Collection: Construction of the Tyneside metro. 22nd May 1975

Construction of the Tyneside metro. 22nd May 1975

Background imageUnderground Collection: Peter South, sub agent for Mowlem, and Neville Harrison, of Mott Hay and Anderson

Peter South, sub agent for Mowlem, and Neville Harrison, of Mott Hay and Anderson, consulting engineers welcome tunnelling miners at the Metro link-up under Eldon Square, Newcastle. 5th September 1979

Background imageUnderground Collection: The tunnel beneath the road leading to the new head post office in Newport

The tunnel beneath the road leading to the new head post office in Newport. It will carry a conveyor system for parcels and letters. 27th June 1969

Background imageUnderground Collection: Trainee miner seen here at work. Part of the Daily Herald Youth in Industry Feature 6th

Trainee miner seen here at work. Part of the Daily Herald Youth in Industry Feature 6th April 1954

Background imageUnderground Collection: Air raid wardens at one of their posts during the A. R. P. exercises in Derby

Air raid wardens at one of their posts during the A. R. P. exercises in Derby
Air raid wardens at one of their posts during the A.R.P. exercises in Derby. 15th May 1939

Background imageUnderground Collection: Cellars of serval firms in Derby are being rapidly adapted as public air raid shelters

Cellars of serval firms in Derby are being rapidly adapted as public air raid shelters. Here is a view of the old wine vaults of Messrs. Alton and Co. Ltd

Background imageUnderground Collection: Piccadilly Circus at night. London. Picture shows the scene where the Advertising

Piccadilly Circus at night. London. Picture shows the scene where the Advertising Association had the electric sign displays switched off until 8pm

Background imageUnderground Collection: Dr Agrell carrying moon dust samples in his bag that were allocated to him for research

Dr Agrell carrying moon dust samples in his bag that were allocated to him for research, pictured on the tube. The samples

Background imageUnderground Collection: Steam locomotive on the London Underground Metropolitan line 7th May 1954

Steam locomotive on the London Underground Metropolitan line 7th May 1954

Background imageUnderground Collection: Dan-yr-Ogof caves, the popular tourist attraction in the Brecon Beacons National Park in

Dan-yr-Ogof caves, the popular tourist attraction in the Brecon Beacons National Park in Wales. It was first explored in 1912

Background imageUnderground Collection: Platforms under construction at the underground station, Uxbridge 1936

Platforms under construction at the underground station, Uxbridge 1936

Background imageUnderground Collection: Excavations for new Uxbridge underground station 1936

Excavations for new Uxbridge underground station 1936

Background imageUnderground Collection: Excavations for new Uxbridge underground station 1936

Excavations for new Uxbridge underground station 1936

Background imageUnderground Collection: Dan-yr-Ogof caves, the popular tourist attraction in the Brecon Beacons National Park in

Dan-yr-Ogof caves, the popular tourist attraction in the Brecon Beacons National Park in Wales. It was first explored in 1912

Background imageUnderground Collection: Her Majestys Postmaster General, the Rt. Hon. Edward Short MP

Her Majestys Postmaster General, the Rt. Hon. Edward Short MP, opening an exhibition to mark the 40th anniversary of the G.P.O. railway

Background imageUnderground Collection: Two of the men who know the secrets of the dark world that lies under the busy streets of

Two of the men who know the secrets of the dark world that lies under the busy streets of Bimingham are sewermen (left) Edward Hinks and George Batty. August 1957

Background imageUnderground Collection: A small pleasure craft seen here passing approaching the Chirk Tunnel on the Llangollen

A small pleasure craft seen here passing approaching the Chirk Tunnel on the Llangollen Canal. 24th July 1967

Background imageUnderground Collection: A small pleasure craft seen here emerging from the Chirk Tunnel on the Llangollen Canal

A small pleasure craft seen here emerging from the Chirk Tunnel on the Llangollen Canal. 24th July 1967



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