Subterranea Britannica

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Subterranea Britannica is a British organization devoted to the study and exploration of man-made underground structures, including former nuclear bunkers. [1] [2] [3]

The organization was founded in 1974 by Sylvia Beamon, who was the first Secretary of the organization and served as its chair between 1977 and 1984. [4] [5] Subsequently, Paul Sowan acted as chair of the organization for a 20 year period. [6]

Originally dedicated to sites in the United Kingdom, Subterranea Britannica now operates throughout Europe and in the United States, and they now list sites throughout Europe on their website. [3] [7] It operates on a budget of around £60,000. [3]

References

  1. ↑ "BBC Inside Out - Exploring underground structures". www.bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 2024-11-26.
  2. ↑ "Life less ordinary: eccentric activities". The Guardian. 2011-08-12. ISSN   0261-3077 . Retrieved 2024-11-26.
  3. 1 2 3 "SUBTERRANEA BRITANNICA - Charity 1141524". prd-ds-register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk. Retrieved 2024-11-26.
  4. ↑ "Sylvia Beamon - the life of Royston academic, archaeologist and activist". Royston Crow. 2021-12-20. Retrieved 2024-11-26.
  5. ↑ "Subterranea Britannica, Bulletin No. 1" (PDF). 1974.
  6. ↑ "Mine of Information added to National Collections – Darkness Below" . Retrieved 2024-11-26.
  7. ↑ "Places To Visit – Subterranea Britannica". www.subbrit.org.uk. Retrieved 2024-11-26.


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