Battle of the Atlantic Western Approaches Museum Underground Bunker in liverpool
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Here's a sneak peek at the inside of our fantastic WWII bunker on Rumford Street in Liverpool. Come and visit and explore where the Second World War was won - hidden under the streets of Liverpool!
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Western Approaches - the bunker from which they won the war
The command bunker 'Western Approaches' is now a museum in Liverpool. I was invited to take a look before it re-opened.
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WWII Museum Liverpool
Visit to the WWII Museum, Western Approaches. Here is where the war rooms running the battle of the Atlantic was, One of the most top secret places during the war. open to the public 6 days a week
Western Approaches - War II Top Secret Underground Headquarters - New Rooms found!
This video tour and an exclusive interview with Dean Paton, in 1 of the new long-term custodians to take over what was once a top secret nerve center in 1940's wartime Britain. This location, within the heart of Liverpool City Center, was key to win the 2nd World War and without it, the war would have been lost. Shockingly, not many people know about it or its story!
Surprisingly very little factual information is known about Western Approaches, the formerly top-secret military underground headquarters for all shipping coming into and out of the UK, via the Atlantic Ocean and the North Sea.
The bunker was declassified the early 1990's and turned into a Museum for the 50th Anniversary Commemorations of 'The Battle of the Atlantic.' This Allied Command bunker controlled the Atlantic convoys throughout the war, in total secrecy, thanks to a hidden labyrinth of corridors and rooms, hidden under Derby House and Exchange Flags, behind Liverpool City's iconic Town Hall.
This is 1 of the most important buildings of World War 2 and due to its unusual post-war history; sadly the true story and facts have been largely forgotten, about this exceptionally important basement building. Thanks to the UK's Official Secrets Act, lots of myths have developed that has lead to many contradictory stories being put in place. This resulted in a strange portrayal of what took place under Liverpool, within the 1990's Museum that is now being resurrected and the record set straight.
In 2017, the location was taken over by a new team of historians led by the Managing Director of Big Heritage, Dean Paton.
In our newspaper edition dated 23 September 2017, Dean said:- We're genuinely uncovering something new every day. We've found a number of previously forgotten rooms, and have unearthed a few exciting finds along the way. It's a treasure trove of World War 2 memories archived and stored for decades. What's exciting is that much of this stuff hasn't even been seen before by the public. But we also have lots of ideas to bring the attraction to life for families, for Schools, for visitors, and for businesses based in the City. We can't wait to share it with everyone. Copy from:-
If you can help them, please email our newsroom via:- News24@SouthportReporter.com or contact them via:- Info@WesternApproaches.Org.UK
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More information can be found on BigHeritage.Co.UK and also on:- WesternApproaches.Org.UK
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The new custodians are trying to find out more and recreate the original look of the bunker, from the 1940's, and not the 'Hollywood' look that has been shown to the public, since its opening, to the public. Sadly even still to this day, the Official Secrets Acts is still blocking some of the research, but since the team took over, they have now located original floor plans and information that has to lead to new rooms being opened up. Footage of them is added to the end of this interview/tour of the bunker as the Big Heritage team start to put things back to as they would have been in the 1940's.
The photograph of the Map Room shown within this video was taken in 1999, by Patrick Trollope, who also filmed this video.
Western Approaches Museum, Derby House, Liverpool. Thursday 29 September 2016
The bunker from which The Battle of the Atlantic was conducted 1939-1945
Western Approaches
The story of the Battle of the Atlantic - from its control centre beneath Liverpool's streets.
Western Approches 2017 Re-Opening
On 27 October 2017, we had the honour of attending the re-opening of Western Approaches Museum, a top secret bunker that was built below Derby House, in Liverpool.
The new team, run by the new long-term custodians, Big Heritage are hoping to focus on exploring this extraordinary history, revealing the true story along the way.
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For more information on the venue and its long-forgotten secrets, go to:- WesternApproaches.Org.UK.
Footage filmed by Patrick Trollope, with thanks to Big Heritage...
Sleep Eat Love, Liverpool, UK
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One of our bestsellers in Liverpool! Featuring a bar and a shared lounge, Sleep Eat Love is located in Liverpool, 800 m from Western Approaches Museum and 1.1 km from Royal Court Theatre. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and a shared kitchen, along with free WiFi. The property is allergy-free and is situated 1.1 km from Pier Head.
All units are equipped with a microwave, fridge, a coffee machine, a shower, a hairdryer and a wardrobe. The rooms will provide guests with a toaster.
A a la carte breakfast is available daily at the hostel.
You can play table tennis and darts at Sleep Eat Love.
Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Liver Building, The Cavern Quarter and Albert Dock. The nearest airport is Liverpool John Lennon Airport, 16 km from Sleep Eat Love.
Address: 5 Hatton Garden, Liverpool, L3 2AA, United Kingdom
Places to see in ( Liverpool - UK )
Places to see in ( Liverpool - UK )
Liverpool is a maritime city in northwest England, where the River Mersey meets the Irish Sea. A key trade and migration port from the 18th to the early 20th centuries, it's also, famously, the hometown of The Beatles. Ferries cruise the waterfront, where the iconic mercantile buildings known as the Three Graces – Royal Liver Building, Cunard Building and Port of Liverpool Building – stand on the Pier Head. The local authority is Liverpool City Council, the most populous local government district within the metropolitan county of Merseyside and the largest within the Liverpool City Region. Liverpool historically lay within the ancient hundred of West Derby in the south west of the county of Lancashire. It became a borough in 1207 and a city in 1880. In 1889, Liverpool became a county borough independent of Lancashire.
Liverpool sits on the eastern side of the Mersey Estuary and its growth as a major port was paralleled by the expansion of the city throughout the Industrial Revolution. The city of Liverpool celebrated its 800th anniversary in 2007, and was European Capital of Culture together with Stavanger, Norway, in 2008. Several areas of the city centre were granted World Heritage Site status by UNESCO in 2004. The Liverpool Maritime Mercantile City includes the Pier Head, Albert Dock, and William Brown Street.
The popularity of The Beatles and other groups from the Merseybeat era contributes to Liverpool's status as a tourist destination. Liverpool is also the home of two Premier League football clubs, Liverpool and Everton, matches between the two being known as the Merseyside derby. The city's namesake club is the sole British club to win five European Cups. The world-famous Grand National horse race takes place annually at Aintree Racecourse on the outskirts of the city. Liverpool's status as a port city has contributed to its diverse population, which, historically, was drawn from a wide range of peoples, cultures, and religions, particularly from Ireland and Wales. The city is also home to the oldest Black African community in the country and the oldest Chinese community in Europe.
Transport in Liverpool is primarily centred on the city's road and rail networks, both of which are extensive and provide links across the United Kingdom. As a major city, Liverpool has direct road links with many other areas within England. To the east, the M62 motorway connects Liverpool with Hull and along the route provides links to several large cities, including Manchester, Leeds and Bradford. Liverpool is served by two separate rail networks. The local rail network is managed and run by Merseyrail and provides links throughout Merseyside and beyond (see Local Travel below), while the national network, which is managed by Network Rail, provides Liverpool with connections to major towns and cities across the England. The Port of Liverpool is one of Britain's largest ports, providing passenger ferry services across the Irish Sea to Belfast, Dublin and the Isle of Man. Liverpool John Lennon Airport, which is located in the south of the city, provides Liverpool with direct air connections across the United Kingdom and Europe.
Alot to see in ( Liverpool - UK ) such as :
Albert Dock
The Beatles Story
World Museum
Walker Art Gallery
Merseyside Maritime Museum
Museum of Liverpool
The Cavern Club
Anfield
Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral
St George's Hall, Liverpool
Royal Liver Building
Liverpool Cathedral
Radio City Tower
251 Menlove Avenue
The Casbah Coffee Club
International Slavery Museum
Tate Liverpool
Port of Liverpool Building
Princes Road Synagogue
Croxteth Hall
Bluecoat Chambers
Sudley House
Commander-in-Chief, Western Approaches
Chavasse Park
Newsham Park
Victoria Gallery & Museum
Church of Our Lady and Saint Nicholas, Liverpool
Crosby Beach
59 Rodney Street
Prince's Park, Liverpool
Wavertree Botanic Gardens
New Pleasureland Southport
Sefton Park
Liverpool Central Library
Calderstones Park
Wheel of Liverpool
Royal Liver Building
Mattel Play! Liverpool
Cunard Building
Memorial to the Engine Room Heroes of the Titanic
Williamson Tunnels
Liverpool Waterfront
Strawberry Field
International Garden Festival
Genting Casino Queen Square
Otterspool Promenade
St John's Gardens
Stanley Dock
National Museums Liverpool
Norton Priory
( Liverpool - UK ) is well know as a tourist destination because of the variety of places you can enjoy while you are visiting the city of Liverpool . Through a series of videos we will try to show you recommended places to visit in Liverpool - UK
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Albert Dock
A complex of dock buildings and warehouses. Opened in 1846. Was the first structure in Britain to be built from cast iron, brick and stone, with no structural wood. Was the first non-combustible warehouse system in the world.
The Beatles Story
A visitor attraction dedicated to the 1960s rock group The Beatles. Exhibits include: an audio guide in ten languages, narrated by John Lennon's sister Julia, John Lennon's round spectacles, George Harrison's first guitar, a blue White Album signed by Paul McCartney.
Metropolitan Cathedral
The seat of the Archbishop of Liverpool and the mother church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Liverpool. Construction began in 1962 and took five years. Known locally as Paddy's Wigwam or the Mersey Funnel. The cathedral's architect, Frederick Gibberd, was the winner of a worldwide design competition.
World Museum
A large museum. Has extensive collections covering archaeology, ethnology and the natural and physical sciences. Special attractions include the Natural History Centre and a free Planetarium. Entry to the museum itself is also free.
Anfield
A football stadium. Has a seating capacity of 45,276. Has been the home of Liverpool F.C. since their formation in 1892. It was originally the home of Everton F.C. from 1884 to 1891, before they moved to Goodison Park after a dispute over rent.
Newsham Park
A 121 acres (49 ha) Victorian park that was opened in 1868. Facilities and attractions: Newsham House, where Queen Victoria once stayed, fishing lakes with roach, carp and tench, children's play area, Lakeview Kiosk, Seamen’s Orphan Institution.
Superlambanana
A bright yellow sculpture. Weighing almost eight tons and standing at 17 feet tall, it is intended to be a cross between a banana and a lamb. Designed by Manhattan-based Japanese artist Taro Chiezo.
Commander-in-Chief, Western Approaches
Was the commander of a major operational command of the Royal Navy during World War II. The admiral commanding, and his forces, sometimes informally known as 'Western Approaches Command,' were responsible for the safety of British shipping in the Western Approaches.
Bluecoat Chambers
The oldest surviving building in central Liverpool. Built in 1716-17 as a charity school. Built in brick with painted stone dressings and a slate roof. H-shaped in plan.
Crosby Beach
A beach which is part of the Merseyside coastline. Stretches about 3 miles from the Seaforth Dock, through Waterloo, where it separates the sea from the Marina, past Crosby Swimming Baths, up beyond the coastguard station in Blundellsands to the estuary of the River Alt.
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The First Railway Fatality
On its maiden run at the formal opening of the Liverpool and Manchester Railway, the Stephensons' Rocket dismembered a dignitary who failed to clear the tracks at the train's approach. Names of several sites and roads in England continue to commemorate Parliamentarian William Huskisson, the first (of many) victims of railway accidents. The clip is from Nat Geo: Britain’s Greatest Machines (
Best Attractions & Things to do in Liverpool, England
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Williamson’s Tunnels - Friends of Williamson’s Tunnels
Casbah Coffee Club
Anfield Stadium
Liverpool Central Library
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Beatles statue
20 Forthlin Road - McCartney Home
Walker Art Gallery
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Best Attractions and Places to See in Birkenhead, United KIngdom UK
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Lady Lever Art Gallery
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Tam O'Shanter Urban Farm
Wirral Transport Museum & Heritage Tramway
Birkenhead Priory
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Pier Head
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International Slavery Museum Liverpool PT 3 FINAL
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This In Our Time Liverpool Blitz Footage (1930-1939)
Reel 4. High angle shot of group of people arriving to walk through the Mersey Tunnel. Just before the opening ceremony people were offered the opportunity to walk through. 1934 - opening ceremony, King George V and Queen Mary attend the opening. Various shots of the crowds and of the King making his speech. He speaks of the many who struggled for long months against mud and darkness to bring it into being. Curtains are raised and the tunnel is opened. High angle L/S of cars entering the tunnel.
1936 - Grand National, Reynoldstown won for the second time. Various shots of horses (including Golden Miller), jockeys and the race.
1935 - Sir Kingsley Wood - Minister of Housing opens a block of flats. Lots of good shots of new blocks of flats - happy children in the playground area etc. Kingsley Wood and Sir Stafford Cripps sit on a swing with a little girl. Low angle shot of lots of children waving from flat balconies - great shot. Narrator speaks of how Liverpool took the lead in health and public baths and wash houses in earlier days. More shots of Liverpool flats. Woman stands and waters the plants on her balcony.
1939 - Second World War. Liverpool became the gateway to the Western approaches. convoy sequences. Various shots of warships and aircraft carriers at sea. Men at work on board ship hoisting flags, scrambling, operating guns and torpedoes etc. Explosions, smoke emerging from hit ships, ships going down etc. Cargo ships like sitting ducks for German raiders and U-boats. Day and night bombing by the Luftwaffe. Men working in ships' engine rooms. Narrator details naval action around Liverpool during the war years. Night shots of pom pom guns and anti aircraft fire. Men under the command of Admiral Sir Max Horton.
War damage to buildings at the docks and to a large factory building. Results of the May blitz - narrator details deaths, injuries and loss of property. Voiceover spoken over still images of bomb damaged buildings. Continued.
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Downtown in Liverpool's Hospitality & Lifestyle Awards 2015
Also known as Work hard, Play hard Awards this inaugral event at the Hilton Hotel Liverpool was a sell out. Over 20 awards where given out on the night. The nominees can be seen at the end of this video.
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