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Subterrenea Britannica

@subbrit.bsky.social
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The UK society for studying man-made and man-used underground places. Discover mines, tunnels, nuclear bunkers, caves, military defences and more.

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Subterrenea Britannica @subbrit.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
We'd love fuller historical information about underground sites - those currently on our website and any that are not. If you can provide it (without extensive copying), please get in touch.
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Subterrenea Britannica @subbrit.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Some stuff about underground places on our web pages is getting old! Please send us your newer photos and details about their condition and status, using the 'Submit an update' on every site page.
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Subterrenea Britannica @subbrit.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
For there to be more visits to underground sites, there needs to be more people organising them. Get in touch if you can help.
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Subterrenea Britannica @subbrit.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
We have informal 'Sub Pub' meet ups for members in London. To join them, or hold your own elsewhere get in touch.
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Subterrenea Britannica @subbrit.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
To get our magazine, events, site visits and online forum, become one of our members at www.subbrit.org.uk/membership
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Subterrenea Britannica @subbrit.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
There are lots of great underground sites for the public to explore. Check them out on our website www.subbrit.org.uk/categories/place…
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Subterrenea Britannica @subbrit.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
We'd love fuller historical information about underground sites - those currently on our website and any that are not. If you can provide it (without extensive copying), please get in touch.
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Subterrenea Britannica @subbrit.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Some stuff about underground places on our web pages is getting old! Please send us your newer photos and details about their condition and status, using the 'Submit an update' on every site page.
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Subterrenea Britannica @subbrit.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
For there to be more visits to underground sites, there needs to be more people organising them. Get in touch if you can help.
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Subterrenea Britannica @subbrit.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
We're visiting mining related sites in Kent this Saturday. If you spot us, come say hello if you'd like to learn more about our underground society eastkentrailway.co.uk elvingtonandeythorneheritage.org.uk www.kentminingmuseum.co.uk #SubbritEvents
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Subterrenea Britannica @subbrit.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
We have informal 'Sub Pub' meet ups for members in London. To join them, or hold your own elsewhere get in touch.
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Subterrenea Britannica @subbrit.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
To get our magazine, events, site visits and online forum, become one of our members at www.subbrit.org.uk/membership
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Subterrenea Britannica @subbrit.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
There are lots of great underground sites for the public to explore. Check them out on our website www.subbrit.org.uk/categories/place…
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Subterrenea Britannica @subbrit.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
VISIT: East Kent Railway Tunnel, military command post & Kent Mining Museum Saturday 15 August 2026 Full day exploring 3 linked sites tracing the story of the Kent coalfield/.. To come, join as a member then sign up at www.subbrit.org.uk/events/
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Subterrenea Britannica @subbrit.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
We'd love fuller historical information about underground sites - those currently on our website and any that are not. If you can provide it (without extensive copying), please get in touch.
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Subterrenea Britannica @subbrit.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
Some stuff about underground places on our web pages is getting old! Please send us your newer photos and details about their condition and status, using the 'Submit an update' on every site page.
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Subterrenea Britannica @subbrit.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
For there to be more visits to underground sites, there needs to be more people organising them. Get in touch if you can help.
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Subterrenea Britannica @subbrit.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
We have informal 'Sub Pub' meet ups for members in London. To join them, or hold your own elsewhere get in touch.
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Subterrenea Britannica @subbrit.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
To get our magazine, events, site visits and online forum, become one of our members at www.subbrit.org.uk/membership
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Subterrenea Britannica @subbrit.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
There are lots of great underground sites for the public to explore. Check them out on our website www.subbrit.org.uk/categories/place…
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Subterrenea Britannica @subbrit.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
We'd love fuller historical information about underground sites - those currently on our website and any that are not. If you can provide it (without extensive copying), please get in touch.
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Subterrenea Britannica @subbrit.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
🗓️Save the date: 10 April 2027 @ Subterranea Britannica Annual General Meeting and Conference Canada Water Theatre 🎭 Speakers to be announced.
Tim and Linda in front of large screen with Subterranea Britannica logo
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Subterrenea Britannica @subbrit.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
VISIT: Fort Widley near Portsmouth Napoleonic fort and subsequent civil defence bunker. An exclusive 3 hour tour for just 12 of our members. Expert Sarah Benson will guide you on the history, architecture and hidden stories of this extraordinary Victorian fortification. www.subbrit.org.uk/events/
Fort Widley facade
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Subterrenea Britannica @subbrit.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
Some stuff about underground places on our web pages is getting old! Please send us your newer photos and details about their condition and status, using the 'Submit an update' on every site page.
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Subterrenea Britannica @subbrit.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
For there to be more visits to underground sites, there needs to be more people organising them. Get in touch if you can help.
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Subterrenea Britannica @subbrit.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
We have informal 'Sub Pub' meet ups for members in London. To join them, or hold your own elsewhere get in touch.
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Subterrenea Britannica @subbrit.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
To get our magazine, events, site visits and online forum, become one of our members at www.subbrit.org.uk/membership
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Subterrenea Britannica @subbrit.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
There are lots of great underground sites for the public to explore. Check them out on our website www.subbrit.org.uk/categories/place…
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Subterrenea Britannica @subbrit.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
VISIT: Dudley Canal Tunnel & Mine Saturday 4 July Special expedition combining a 2-tunnel boat journey with access to the cavern system not offered on standard public trips by @dcttrips.bsky.social  You'll need to become one of our members if not already Sign up at f.mtr.cool/llsahuloth
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Subterrenea Britannica @subbrit.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
VISIT: Fort Purbrook, Portsmouth Members evening with Sarah Benson. Discover the site's rich history — from construction as part of Palmerston's coastal defences, to the present day.  To come, you'll need to become one of our members if not already. Sign up at f.mtr.cool/hgfmlnxhvp
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Subterrenea Britannica @subbrit.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
We'd love fuller historical information about underground sites - those currently on our website and any that are not. If you can provide it (without extensive copying), please get in touch.
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Subterrenea Britannica @subbrit.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
Some stuff about underground places on our web pages is getting old! Please send us your newer photos and details about their condition and status, using the 'Submit an update' on every site page.
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Subterrenea Britannica @subbrit.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
Roy showed us wonderful new photos and told us of the state of the WWII deep shelters in London. Always a favourite topic to our members at #subbritevents like this, our 2026 conference.
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Subterrenea Britannica @subbrit.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
For there to be more visits to underground sites, there needs to be more people organising them. Get in touch if you can help.
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Subterrenea Britannica @subbrit.bsky.social · 12/04/2026
Our Conference host Phil @TunnelInspector reflects on his presentation this year about @HeroRats and why you should come to our future events for more on human underground activities.
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Subterrenea Britannica @subbrit.bsky.social · 11/04/2026
Our final conference talk is Charles Hardman from Subterranean Spaces Global @subterraneanspaces who build modern undergrond bunkers with NBC or blast or security options.
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Subterrenea Britannica @subbrit.bsky.social · 11/04/2026
Member Roger spoke about a visit to Saint Gobain gypsum mine after a NAMHO conference. #SubbritEvents
robger presenting
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Subterrenea Britannica @subbrit.bsky.social · 11/04/2026
Roy showed us wonderful new photos and told us of the state of the WWII deep shelters in London. Always a favourite topic to our members at #subbritevents like todays conference.
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Subterrenea Britannica @subbrit.bsky.social · 11/04/2026
We heard about the remarkable @HeroRats well trained by APOPO to find people trapped underground or in collapased buildings. We will be making a donation to the charity based in Tanzania as recommend by their latest fan and impromptu speaker at todays #subbritevents Phil @Tunnelinspector
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Subterrenea Britannica @subbrit.bsky.social · 11/04/2026
Lunchtime at todays #SubbritEvent. Time to chat about all things subterranean with fellow enthusiasts.
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Subterrenea Britannica @subbrit.bsky.social · 11/04/2026
Anthea Kerins gives us a fascinatingly detailed and illustrated account of stories about Tunnel 57 & other escape tunnels under the Berlin Wall. Athena is from Berliner Unterwelten @berliner_unterwelten_ev. We throughly recommend their site tours.
Athena Kerins
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Subterrenea Britannica @subbrit.bsky.social · 11/04/2026
Our members just voted to become a charitable incorporated organisation instead of a limited company at an extraordinary general meeting! Great progress.
members votungmeeting agendaaudience of meeting
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Subterrenea Britannica @subbrit.bsky.social · 11/04/2026
Our chair Tim Welburn ran our annual general meeting. We heard annual reports and memebers elected committee members. #SubbritEvents
Tim speaking
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Subterrenea Britannica @subbrit.bsky.social · 11/04/2026
We are at @CW_Theatre for our Spring conference and Annual General Meeting. Expertly organised & introduced by Phil @TunnelInspector, Linda and other committee members. Follow along and contribute using #SuBbritEvents
Phil presenting in front of large Subbrit logo on a slide
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Subterrenea Britannica @subbrit.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
🗣️ TALK: The Hero Rats of APOPO By Phil Catling @Tunnelinspector At our Conference and AGM 11 April 2026 at Canada Water Theatre, London Book a seat www.subbrit.org.uk/events #SubbritEvents
Rat with camera pack on it backRat finding a trapped personPhil presenting at a Subbrit conference
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Subterrenea Britannica @subbrit.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
We have informal 'Sub Pub' meet ups for members in London. To join them, or hold your own elsewhere get in touch.
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Subterrenea Britannica @subbrit.bsky.social · 04/04/2026
VISIT: Wartling R3 Rotor Bunker, East Sussex, £15, 9 May In collaboration with Sussex Military History Society. To come along to this and other events use the links at www.subbrit.org.uk/events/ You'll need to become one of our members if not already. See also: www.subbrit.org.uk/sites/wartli...
Explorers in large underground space visible though an observation windowRusting equipmentLarge disused underground spaceInternally lit entrance block at night
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Subterrenea Britannica @subbrit.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
To get our magazine, events, site visits and online forum, become one of our members at www.subbrit.org.uk/membership
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Subterrenea Britannica @subbrit.bsky.social · 29/03/2026
Visit this marvellous relic of the cold war, underground in West Sussex, maintained by 2 of our members. Cuckfield ROC Post Open Days 2026 - 18/7 19/7 29/8 12pm to 4pm - 30/8 10am to 1pm No need to book, just turn up – at busy times there may be a short wait to go underground.
Open day poster. Text as in post
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Subterrenea Britannica @subbrit.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
There are lots of great underground sites for the public to explore. Check them out on our website www.subbrit.org.uk/categories/place…
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