A celebration of service
Over 1500 tiny concrete shelters were constructed across the UK, linked by larger headquarters such as the Group Control in York.
Across 70 years tens of thousands of people gave up their time to protect their fellow civilians. The project will celebrate that dedication, talking to ex-Observers and their families to tell new stories of the Royal Observer Corps community and its people.
The project will also work with communities living near the bunker to understand how the Cold War world shaped their lives, their emotions and anxieties. A new learning offer will be developed to bring more schools and other groups into the bunker itself.
Forewarned is Forearmed
Forewarned is Forearmed is supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, and delivered in partnership with Digital Drama.
More about York's Cold War Bunker
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Visit the bunker
Go underground to visit the York Cold War bunker as it would have looked when in operation. Pre-booking is essential.
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History of York Cold War Bunker
Learn more about the history of York's Cold War bunker and the crucial role it played in Britain’s defence against the impact of nuclear strikes.