Visited with @georgebrwn
Wanted to check this place out for a while but it just slipped under my radar for some reason. My dad worked at Littlewoods for years so I was intrigued to see the inside. It's sad to see the current state of the main building. Good little explore, much bigger than I expected.
History:
The air raid shelter at the Littlewoods Building in Liverpool was a vital refuge during World War II, protecting workers from the heavy bombings the city endured. Built beneath the 1938 structure, the shelter extended approximately 300 meters and featured a series of interconnected chambers and corridors, designed to allow quick access and efficient movement. With fourteen entrances along its length, workers could swiftly evacuate into safety when air raids occurred.
During the war, the Littlewoods Building played a crucial role beyond sheltering its employees. It was involved in printing essential wartime documents, manufacturing components for Halifax bombers, and even serving as a base for intelligence operations, where intercepted enemy communications were analysed.
Inside the shelter, remnants of its history still remain, particularly the charcoal drawings on its walls. These portraits, likely created by workers passing time during air raids, provide a human connection to the past. While the site is largely inaccessible to the public, efforts have been made to document and preserve it, including photographic exhibitions showcasing its hidden history.
Video from my head cam:
Shot on Sony A6400 - Sigma 30mm 1.4
Vid - DJI Action 4
DSC02766 by Jacob Kelly, on Flickr
DSC02763 by Jacob Kelly, on Flickr
DSC02776 by Jacob Kelly, on Flickr
DSC02790 by Jacob Kelly, on Flickr
DSC02815 by Jacob Kelly, on Flickr
DSC02813 by Jacob Kelly, on Flickr
DSC02788 by Jacob Kelly, on Flickr
DSC02812 by Jacob Kelly, on Flickr
DSC02798 by Jacob Kelly, on Flickr
DSC02792 by Jacob Kelly, on Flickr
DSC02784 by Jacob Kelly, on Flickr
DSC02760 by Jacob Kelly, on Flickr
DSC02805 by Jacob Kelly, on Flickr
DSC02761 by Jacob Kelly, on Flickr
DSC02795 by Jacob Kelly, on Flickr
DSC02803 by Jacob Kelly, on Flickr
DSC02768 by Jacob Kelly, on Flickr
DSC02775 by Jacob Kelly, on Flickr
DSC02772 by Jacob Kelly, on Flickr
DSC02807 by Jacob Kelly, on Flickr
DSC02769 by Jacob Kelly, on Flickr
DSC02802 by Jacob Kelly, on Flickr
DSC02771 by Jacob Kelly, on Flickr
Cheers for looking
Wanted to check this place out for a while but it just slipped under my radar for some reason. My dad worked at Littlewoods for years so I was intrigued to see the inside. It's sad to see the current state of the main building. Good little explore, much bigger than I expected.
History:
The air raid shelter at the Littlewoods Building in Liverpool was a vital refuge during World War II, protecting workers from the heavy bombings the city endured. Built beneath the 1938 structure, the shelter extended approximately 300 meters and featured a series of interconnected chambers and corridors, designed to allow quick access and efficient movement. With fourteen entrances along its length, workers could swiftly evacuate into safety when air raids occurred.
During the war, the Littlewoods Building played a crucial role beyond sheltering its employees. It was involved in printing essential wartime documents, manufacturing components for Halifax bombers, and even serving as a base for intelligence operations, where intercepted enemy communications were analysed.
Inside the shelter, remnants of its history still remain, particularly the charcoal drawings on its walls. These portraits, likely created by workers passing time during air raids, provide a human connection to the past. While the site is largely inaccessible to the public, efforts have been made to document and preserve it, including photographic exhibitions showcasing its hidden history.
Video from my head cam:
Shot on Sony A6400 - Sigma 30mm 1.4
Vid - DJI Action 4
Cheers for looking
