World War Two: Anderson shelter, designed in 1938 by William Paterson and Oscar Carl (Karl) Kerrison in response to a request from the Home Office. It was named after Sir John Anderson, then Lord Privy Seal with special responsibility for preparing air-raid precautions immediately prior to the outbreak of World War II. Anderson shelters were designed to accommodate up to six people. The main principle of protection was based on curved and straight galvanised corrugated steel panels.

World War Two: Anderson shelter, designed in 1938 by William Paterson and Oscar Carl (Karl) Kerrison in response to a request from the Home Office. It was named after Sir John Anderson, then Lord Privy Seal with special responsibility for preparing air-raid precautions immediately prior to the outbreak of World War II. Anderson shelters were designed to accommodate up to six people. The main principle of protection was based on curved and straight galvanised corrugated steel panels. Stock Photo
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World History Archive / Alamy Stock Photo

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2K0E4D0

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60 MB (2.9 MB Compressed download)

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6043 x 3470 px | 51.2 x 29.4 cm | 20.1 x 11.6 inches | 300dpi

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5 November 2021

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