A Man Called Sir John Anderson
In 1938, at the beginning of the Second World War, a man named Sir John Anderson was given the task of preparing people for war. Remember, this wasn’t an easy thing to do. It was his duty to devise a strategy that would protect Britain’s citizens from the bombings and attacks that were certain to come. That’s why he drew up a plan to ensure that it would be safe for civilians.
A Man Called Sir John Anderson
Building Backyard Shelters
Together with a group of engineers, Sir John Anderson planned and assisted people with creating simple backyard underground shelters. It was important for these bunkers to stay close to the house to retreat at any given moment. The structure’s walls were made of a flexible yet lightweight metal that was better than concrete. Overall, more than two million such bomb shelters have been built across the country. This was not what Simon discovered, though!
Building Backyard Shelters