Image: Wartime Entrance - Tunnel Road Sand Caves and Mines, Reigate

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Description: During the second world war the excavated mines were used as air raid shelters, to provide protection against Luftwaffe aerial bombardment. Part of a set of images taken at the Tunnel Road Sand Caves and Mines, Reigate, Surrey, UK - during an open day presented, managed and facilitated by the Wealdon Cave and Mine Society. See also a related set of images taken at "Reconnect" - the Zíta Rá woodcarving sculpture exhibition and installation, also presented in part of the caves.
Title: Wartime Entrance - Tunnel Road Sand Caves and Mines, Reigate
Credit: https://www.flickr.com/photos/dominicspics/4705999388/
Author: Dominic Alves
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