I was impressed with the metal work. Blending the patch panel areas and the smooth appearance of the area after the final finish. I know from experience that to acheive this level of perfection is not easy. My regards to you fabricator/welder/finisher(s).
This piece of history will prove a priceless visual a tactile aid in teaching the kiddos about their heritage and history. BRAVO!
if one sits and reflects about the fear and the tremendous amount of bravery that families must have experienced and displayed, i can see how tears of sorrow and pride and respect could show. War is a terrible reality that most of us non military ever truly comprehend. May those who have perished in the name of war, rest in peace.
I found the video very poignant. The music summoned a sadness in me, which complemented the feelings I had about our allies lives during the war. The restoration job appears to be flawless. There was some fine workmanship done. I'm curious though, why are the center panels shorter than the end panels?
@FriPilot Thanks for your kind comments! The end panels are longer for a couple of reasons. Firstly, to deflect flying debris away from the roof panels (sometimes these shelters weren't 'dug in', and were therefore more exposed) and secondly to help seal the join between the side and front/rear panels. The pieces are just a push together fit, so the difference in size allows sandbags to be placed around the join before the soil goes over the top; this also stops it leaking soil too! :)
I have tears....the fears our families faced...God love them...thier strength and resolve...Mom was one...lovely film and music...thankfully...?..I live in the US of A and wont have to do as Mom did, burrow in to stay alive...???? the shelter design is brilliant..LDS gma in texas.
Thank you for preserving a true piece of Americana. It is a testament to the hardships our great-grandparents, grandparents and parents had to endure during World War II, Korea and Vietnam. I salute your perseverance in this worthy endeavor. Hope you keep us updated as further additions are made to your shelter. Blessed Be!
Nice job, but wont the wood rot in ground. I just hate to see all that work done and I'm not trying to bad mouth your job either. I hope it stays forever their in school yard. Never in history have so few done so much for so many. I hope I got that right. I admire Winston a lot he saved Britain.
In the 30s and 40s they could hand these out to the average homeowner and the they could successfully assemble and install it. Nowadays, if they gave these kits out, the average sissified and helpless suburbanite would rush to the phone to get someone else to do it for them or just go back inside to continue Facebooking because it's "too hard" and "too much work" and it's easier to just die.
Interesting piece. I wonder whether shelters like this were given to people by the government to keep them from harm or to mentally sell them the idea of war & conditioning the masses to join in the loss cause of perpetual wars that only serve interests of the elite.
instead of creating warfare that causes you to have to build a bomb shelter why dont you get on world governments asses and make sure that as a whole global community there is peace and no need for a bomb shelter in the first place and not to mention so you servive the initial fall out then what the quality of life after if it last that long will be garbage. you will live through the initial shell shock then all you love is gone.
Please watch my story "TIFFANY LEBOUEF SEEKS JUSTICE" They hid my only evidence and lied about it then they made me "TAKE THE DEAL" or go to Prison for 9 + yrs. This is crazy stuff. They have given me 2 strikes and one more brush with the law of any kind will send me to "PRISON FOR LIFE"..... HELP MEEEEEEEE!
I have documents to PROVE my innocence but no one will even look at it. What is going on with this country???
Its some thing how history will come back time after time.@97WarriorGrad I understand, we never learn from history. Hopefully at some time in mans time here,
This was a really well produced and edited video. I have never seen or even heard of one of theses type shelters so I just received a mini history lesson. One of the things I thought was sad was you did all that work and at the end you had to cover the shelter with dirt with all that nice paint work you did and I know that had to be tuff for you with all those hours you put into it. Good Job thats something to be really proud of.
That is a beautiful piece of history that should not be forgotten. It, like others have said, made me a little sad. To see the faces of some in the old clips made me shudder to think of my children doing the same.
It is hard to explain why -- and maybe I shouldn't even attempt to -- but this film made tears well up in my eyes. If there ever was a more poignant example of bringing history to life, this short film fits the bill. Job well done!
To end the swimming pool in my fall shelter problem , try a french drain about 2 meters deep back filled with gravel. To keep shelter from rusting out get some white latex roofing compound, it stays flexible for 25 years.
A really fitting tribute to all Anderson shelters in Britain. The men and women who made them were protected in them, who survived and those who perished. My mother who has sadly pased away grew up with one of these in her back garden during the War. I too now am the proud owner of one of these in my allotment. This film has inspired me to restore the shelter once I have finished building my Allotment shed. Brilliant job! Making the link between this film and October sky are truly inspired.
We had one in our backyard of my childhood home and we were given it as a fort to do with what we plaesed and it became our favorite place to smoke weed.
@ilililhy1 wow, this would be an insightful comment, but oh wait, these were not given out in America... bombing raids were never flown over America... this is all from the United Kingdom
wouldnt last five minutes-concussion would blow you to pieces-just a handy way to get you to bury yourself so survivors wont have to.Same thing as giving a soldier a tent half-only big enough to cover your body.
@hpmacmurray It was never meant to survive a direct hit by any means, the whole purpose was to shield one from flying debris and to get them out of buildings - prime targets that were quickly reduced to the shells many times throughout WWII
@hpmacmurray There is a lot of evidence, first hand and in photographs, which clearly shows that these shelters saved many lives. I have spoken to people whose houses were blown to bits, but they survived due to the fact they were taking shelter in their Anderson at the time. They were never design to survive a direct hit, and obviously would never be able to hold up against one. If nothing else, they gave thousands of families better peace of mind, and a better chance of surviving.
question,and the cartoon pic at the end says it all,would you have to some how install perimeter drainage pipe around the perimeter same as in house building. my thoughts is that in rainy climates would these shelters fill with water or at least be very damp?
@TheRiverkayaker There are news articles from the time that suggest different ways of dealing with damp/flooding problems. The most common way would be to dig a 'soak away' under the floor of the shelter, filled with small stones, pebbles etc. In the event that the shelter became flooded, the water would hopefully drain away more quickly. Some shelters were lined with concrete, whereas others were simply lined with wooded slats to keep the bedding etc off the floor.
@jerryjoe88 The wood was treated with a clear preservative - that's why it looks untreated in the pictures. It should last a few years!! Luckily, the location seems to drain very well, and the shelter has remained dry inside since it was installed. Fingers crossed this remains the case. . .
Very neat! Fantastic project. Fantastic remembrance. And what a great public project by the british way back in the day. I will have to find a copy of October Sky to watch.
Though I wouldn't think that these would protect against much given they're just a bit of medium weight culvert hardly buried. Comparing those to the american-type air raid shelters which were buried many feet under ground and were generally a foot or two of reinforced concrete.
the fear our older generations lived in back then. While we worry about collapse of our economy and war that generation lived it. both the depression and the wars. to them i say thank you for leaving us a better world and to our generation i say look at what the hell we are doing and how we are leaving this world for the next generation
@FtWin100 Yeah; evidence - first hand and from photos studied - would suggest so! Many families owe their lives to shelters like this. They were never designed to take a direct hit, but would protect sheltering families from flying debris during air raids.
Its great when you find a great film by mistake, I originally watched your vid for inspiration for a film that I made as it is set in an air raid shelter. Check it out it is in my vids under ' Taking Shleter ' thanks again for a great video
@cheeseandpineappl100 Hey - glad you checked out the film too! It's one of my favourites - a simple story, but has a real heart. I love the last scenes especially :')
@PhantomOfPanton Do you mean 'how long could it last in wartime'? They were never designed to take a direct hit, but rather deflect flying debris from houses that had been bombed during an air raid. Many families took shelter in Andersons during raids, and many families lives were saved as a result. As for now; I hope our restored shelter will last for many years and act as an interesting learning resource for the future! :)
Thank you! The music is from a film called 'October Sky' which tells the story of Homer Hickam Jr., who grew up in a small mining town in the States but developed a passion for rockets and space flight - he began building model rockets and ended up working for NASA and training space shuttle astronauts. A really inspirational tale. . .
October Sky music
kcpoynter 15 hours ago
Awesome job and beautifully put together video. You are a credit to your profession!
yahoodlums 2 days ago
@yahoodlums Thank you - you're very kind! :)
stugriggs 1 day ago
I was impressed with the metal work. Blending the patch panel areas and the smooth appearance of the area after the final finish. I know from experience that to acheive this level of perfection is not easy. My regards to you fabricator/welder/finisher(s).
This piece of history will prove a priceless visual a tactile aid in teaching the kiddos about their heritage and history. BRAVO!
grubblesnert 4 days ago
if one sits and reflects about the fear and the tremendous amount of bravery that families must have experienced and displayed, i can see how tears of sorrow and pride and respect could show. War is a terrible reality that most of us non military ever truly comprehend. May those who have perished in the name of war, rest in peace.
williamanthony25 4 days ago
I found the video very poignant. The music summoned a sadness in me, which complemented the feelings I had about our allies lives during the war. The restoration job appears to be flawless. There was some fine workmanship done. I'm curious though, why are the center panels shorter than the end panels?
Job well done!
Fri
FriPilot 5 days ago
@FriPilot Thanks for your kind comments! The end panels are longer for a couple of reasons. Firstly, to deflect flying debris away from the roof panels (sometimes these shelters weren't 'dug in', and were therefore more exposed) and secondly to help seal the join between the side and front/rear panels. The pieces are just a push together fit, so the difference in size allows sandbags to be placed around the join before the soil goes over the top; this also stops it leaking soil too! :)
stugriggs 5 days ago
@stugriggs Thank you for your explanation. It makes perfect sense!
Fri
FriPilot 5 days ago
300 hours?
60pedrolivecom 5 days ago
I have tears....the fears our families faced...God love them...thier strength and resolve...Mom was one...lovely film and music...thankfully...?..I live in the US of A and wont have to do as Mom did, burrow in to stay alive...???? the shelter design is brilliant..LDS gma in texas.
ldssis66 1 week ago
Cool video, but the song made my balls hurt...
TheMCC91 1 week ago
The good old days-when people took responsibility and accountability for their own lives.
drakethick1 1 week ago
Great restoration! but I can't believe people thought these things would provide much shelter in a bombing... but, great smoke shack :)
onlywhenprovoked 1 week ago
Wow! Thanks for this very interesting piece of history.
huskierider1 2 weeks ago
Ready for duty!
jabbadu431 2 weeks ago
keep the vids comin'
KRadetzky 3 weeks ago
"Mother, do you still think they'll drop the bomb?"
Phantasmos 3 weeks ago
nice video dude,,good job!!
hafezeku 3 weeks ago
this wouldn't stop a 22.
wiccanmoonman 3 weeks ago
man that material is asbest...you shud go in hospital now.....why to hide from tornado if asbest will kill you?
IvoCroBeduin 3 weeks ago
Get ready for the fight against the evil robot vampire Nazis that are also zombies. We know its coming people!
In November 2012 apparently.
Wikipunani 3 weeks ago
Are you my mummy?
romoe1212 4 weeks ago
Thank you for preserving a true piece of Americana. It is a testament to the hardships our great-grandparents, grandparents and parents had to endure during World War II, Korea and Vietnam. I salute your perseverance in this worthy endeavor. Hope you keep us updated as further additions are made to your shelter. Blessed Be!
dianaAthemiscyra 4 weeks ago
amazing music and amazing restoration, you kick ass and everyone who sees this comment you rock as well!!! this video made my day!!!!
ShotgunRumble 4 weeks ago
Nice job, but wont the wood rot in ground. I just hate to see all that work done and I'm not trying to bad mouth your job either. I hope it stays forever their in school yard. Never in history have so few done so much for so many. I hope I got that right. I admire Winston a lot he saved Britain.
kskk9368 1 month ago
Yes history is important. Good job.
lastpatriot4America 1 month ago
In the 30s and 40s they could hand these out to the average homeowner and the they could successfully assemble and install it. Nowadays, if they gave these kits out, the average sissified and helpless suburbanite would rush to the phone to get someone else to do it for them or just go back inside to continue Facebooking because it's "too hard" and "too much work" and it's easier to just die.
packofhounds 1 month ago
Interesting piece. I wonder whether shelters like this were given to people by the government to keep them from harm or to mentally sell them the idea of war & conditioning the masses to join in the loss cause of perpetual wars that only serve interests of the elite.
MAZDAKPRODUCTION 1 month ago
Thinking of this now seems ridiculous to me, what did they expect to do when they came out with everything contaminated.
mfromcanada1 1 month ago
@mfromcanada1 It's not a fallout shelter bro. The Germans didnt have nuclear weapons. Herp Derp.
shantyhaus 1 week ago
@shantyhaus ah,
mfromcanada1 1 week ago
What became of the shelters turned into the govt after wars end?
cbarsonfire 1 month ago
i think you,ll be needing a door ?
phillgrif 1 month ago
Mommy, are you my mommy?
ProbablyDrunkATM 1 month ago
instead of creating warfare that causes you to have to build a bomb shelter why dont you get on world governments asses and make sure that as a whole global community there is peace and no need for a bomb shelter in the first place and not to mention so you servive the initial fall out then what the quality of life after if it last that long will be garbage. you will live through the initial shell shock then all you love is gone.
TEEWEE01 1 month ago
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I have documents to PROVE my innocence but no one will even look at it. What is going on with this country???
joanarc1111 1 month ago
Its some thing how history will come back time after time.@97WarriorGrad I understand, we never learn from history. Hopefully at some time in mans time here,
RoflmaoAtSheepeople 1 month ago
This was a really well produced and edited video. I have never seen or even heard of one of theses type shelters so I just received a mini history lesson. One of the things I thought was sad was you did all that work and at the end you had to cover the shelter with dirt with all that nice paint work you did and I know that had to be tuff for you with all those hours you put into it. Good Job thats something to be really proud of.
HDVideoPro2010 1 month ago
That is a beautiful piece of history that should not be forgotten. It, like others have said, made me a little sad. To see the faces of some in the old clips made me shudder to think of my children doing the same.
jjh9355 1 month ago
Fantastic :D
nickmini 1 month ago
It is hard to explain why -- and maybe I shouldn't even attempt to -- but this film made tears well up in my eyes. If there ever was a more poignant example of bringing history to life, this short film fits the bill. Job well done!
97WarriorGrad 1 month ago 8
@97WarriorGrad Thank you so much for your comments; glad you enjoyed watching! :)
stugriggs 1 month ago
@stugriggs I agree, the film is so nostalgic, and that beautiful music...we have lost so much nowadays haven't we...heartwise?
katsongs 1 week ago
Fantastic job, well done bringing history back to life.
cresidue 1 month ago
To end the swimming pool in my fall shelter problem , try a french drain about 2 meters deep back filled with gravel. To keep shelter from rusting out get some white latex roofing compound, it stays flexible for 25 years.
astrialkil 1 month ago
A really fitting tribute to all Anderson shelters in Britain. The men and women who made them were protected in them, who survived and those who perished. My mother who has sadly pased away grew up with one of these in her back garden during the War. I too now am the proud owner of one of these in my allotment. This film has inspired me to restore the shelter once I have finished building my Allotment shed. Brilliant job! Making the link between this film and October sky are truly inspired.
Harveyyboyy47 1 month ago
@Harveyyboyy47 Thank you for your lovely comments - good luck with your restoration too!! :)
stugriggs 1 month ago
Brilliant. :)
IceInMySnowCone 1 month ago
that was pro !
Bazanteria 1 month ago
simply WOW you did good
dontevercomehere 2 months ago 2
@dontevercomehere Thank you! :)
stugriggs 2 months ago
We had one in our backyard of my childhood home and we were given it as a fort to do with what we plaesed and it became our favorite place to smoke weed.
thatguru877 2 months ago
wonderful job done
rfjp 2 months ago 8
@rfjp Thanks very much! :)
stugriggs 2 months ago
Wow ,the American Goverment use to try and protect citizens,now the Goverment drops the Economy bomb on all the people.
ilililhy1 2 months ago
@ilililhy1 wow, this would be an insightful comment, but oh wait, these were not given out in America... bombing raids were never flown over America... this is all from the United Kingdom
huntnpb 2 months ago
wouldnt last five minutes-concussion would blow you to pieces-just a handy way to get you to bury yourself so survivors wont have to.Same thing as giving a soldier a tent half-only big enough to cover your body.
hpmacmurray 2 months ago
@hpmacmurray It was never meant to survive a direct hit by any means, the whole purpose was to shield one from flying debris and to get them out of buildings - prime targets that were quickly reduced to the shells many times throughout WWII
huntnpb 2 months ago
@hpmacmurray There is a lot of evidence, first hand and in photographs, which clearly shows that these shelters saved many lives. I have spoken to people whose houses were blown to bits, but they survived due to the fact they were taking shelter in their Anderson at the time. They were never design to survive a direct hit, and obviously would never be able to hold up against one. If nothing else, they gave thousands of families better peace of mind, and a better chance of surviving.
stugriggs 2 months ago
question,and the cartoon pic at the end says it all,would you have to some how install perimeter drainage pipe around the perimeter same as in house building. my thoughts is that in rainy climates would these shelters fill with water or at least be very damp?
TheRiverkayaker 2 months ago
@TheRiverkayaker There are news articles from the time that suggest different ways of dealing with damp/flooding problems. The most common way would be to dig a 'soak away' under the floor of the shelter, filled with small stones, pebbles etc. In the event that the shelter became flooded, the water would hopefully drain away more quickly. Some shelters were lined with concrete, whereas others were simply lined with wooded slats to keep the bedding etc off the floor.
stugriggs 2 months ago
What did you treat the wood on your base with?
jerryjoe88 2 months ago
@jerryjoe88 The wood was treated with a clear preservative - that's why it looks untreated in the pictures. It should last a few years!! Luckily, the location seems to drain very well, and the shelter has remained dry inside since it was installed. Fingers crossed this remains the case. . .
stugriggs 2 months ago
Very neat! Fantastic project. Fantastic remembrance. And what a great public project by the british way back in the day. I will have to find a copy of October Sky to watch.
Though I wouldn't think that these would protect against much given they're just a bit of medium weight culvert hardly buried. Comparing those to the american-type air raid shelters which were buried many feet under ground and were generally a foot or two of reinforced concrete.
gymkhanadog 2 months ago
lol i was think this was october sky, then scrolled down an inch was like "ahaaaaa"
XsiknickX 2 months ago
What a great project and way to bring history alive for the kids!
Cheers
combatrifleman 2 months ago
@combatrifleman Thank you!
stugriggs 2 months ago
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combatrifleman 2 months ago
Nice video nice music cool project
jmmurdy 2 months ago
@jmmurdy Thank you! :)
stugriggs 2 months ago
The music is beautiful it brought a tear to my eye. Thank you
legion3721 3 months ago in playlist Favorite videos
A beautiful project. Thank you a million times for sharing.
Saavik256 3 months ago
@Saavik256 You're very welcome!
stugriggs 2 months ago
It brought back all the feelings of claustrophobia ................. Edna
coniow 3 months ago
The music was moving.
legion3721 3 months ago
great vid, its nice to see people taking an interest in preserving the past
valhallawelcomesme 3 months ago
great project to work on
bentotheclarke 3 months ago
the fear our older generations lived in back then. While we worry about collapse of our economy and war that generation lived it. both the depression and the wars. to them i say thank you for leaving us a better world and to our generation i say look at what the hell we are doing and how we are leaving this world for the next generation
zenmasterofslack 3 months ago
Nice to history restored.
scottpd1404 3 months ago
Good job with fixing it up but did those things help whatsoever..?
FtWin100 3 months ago
@FtWin100 Yeah; evidence - first hand and from photos studied - would suggest so! Many families owe their lives to shelters like this. They were never designed to take a direct hit, but would protect sheltering families from flying debris during air raids.
stugriggs 2 months ago
dont forget to duck and cover.. damn it! now i gotta watch 'october sky'...
GeorgeNada1 3 months ago
thats why the military now have bombs called bunker busters ;P
TheXJthatCould 3 months ago
lol looks like war war2 shelter
m33lad 3 months ago
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MEIERZify 3 months ago
At this time were enough crazy , brainwashed to think that stuff like that can protect themselves and their family from the Czar Bomb
Gedankenbaukunst 3 months ago
excellent video and learning tool for the kids. Fantastic work!
Wiegieboard 3 months ago
@Wiegieboard Thank you! :)
stugriggs 2 months ago
October Sky was amazing. My dad actually had a role as one of the miners. Parts of it were shot pretty close to where I live..
EastTNSurvivalist 4 months ago 14
@EastTNSurvivalist LOVE that movie, highly underrated.
sgtpepper1138 3 months ago
@EastTNSurvivalist Wow - really? A fantastic claim to fame!! I will never grow tired of October Sky - a wonderful story.
stugriggs 3 months ago
Its great when you find a great film by mistake, I originally watched your vid for inspiration for a film that I made as it is set in an air raid shelter. Check it out it is in my vids under ' Taking Shleter ' thanks again for a great video
cheeseandpineappl100 5 months ago
@cheeseandpineappl100 I'll take a look! Thank you - glad you enjoyed 'October Sky' too! :)
stugriggs 2 months ago
I had to watch october sky after hearing the music from this, and what a great film!!
cheeseandpineappl100 5 months ago 11
@cheeseandpineappl100 Hey - glad you checked out the film too! It's one of my favourites - a simple story, but has a real heart. I love the last scenes especially :')
stugriggs 5 months ago in playlist stugriggs's Favourited Videos
@stugriggs
How long could this thing last? :]
amazing video! thank you so much :D
PhantomOfPanton 3 months ago
@PhantomOfPanton Do you mean 'how long could it last in wartime'? They were never designed to take a direct hit, but rather deflect flying debris from houses that had been bombed during an air raid. Many families took shelter in Andersons during raids, and many families lives were saved as a result. As for now; I hope our restored shelter will last for many years and act as an interesting learning resource for the future! :)
stugriggs 2 months ago
nice video! many thanks :)
HistoricDepths 6 months ago
Very interesting thanks for posting this
marcibb 7 months ago 2
Thank you! The music is from a film called 'October Sky' which tells the story of Homer Hickam Jr., who grew up in a small mining town in the States but developed a passion for rockets and space flight - he began building model rockets and ended up working for NASA and training space shuttle astronauts. A really inspirational tale. . .
stugriggs 7 months ago 2
Great film , very well done!! Can I ask what is the music with this??
cheeseandpineappl100 7 months ago
I thought that was you in costume for a minute Stu x its great to see it all. Great video , lovely music and shows all your hard work.
mirrimarable 8 months ago
I thought that was you in costume for a minute Stu x
mirrimarable 8 months ago