One Person Shelter

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This one-person air raid shelter was used at Hainault Railway Depot during the Second World War. Created in accordance with a standard Home Office design, these compact shelters were installed at Underground stations throughout London to enable key staff to remain on duty during air raids. Built as part of the Central line extensions that were planned before the war, Hainault station was used as a U.S. Army depot. It was eventually utilized for trains in 1948. This shelter is now on display at the Imperial War Museum in London. This object is part of "Scan The World". Scan the World is a non-profit initiative launched by MyMiniFactory, which aims to create a digital archive of fully 3D printable sculptures, artworks and landmarks from across the globe for public access free of charge. Scan the World is an open-source community effort; if you have interesting items around you and would like to contribute, email stw@myminifactory.com to learn how you can participate.