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Developed for World War Two by the British, who's island was subjected to bombing from the Germans, theMorrison shelter, officially termedTable (Morrison) Indoor Shelter, had a cage-like construction beneath it. It was designed byJohn Bakerand named afterHerbert Morrison, theBritishMinister of Home Securityat the time. It was the result of the realisation that due to the lack of house cellars it was necessary to develop an effective type of indoor shelter. The shelters came inassembly kits, to be bolted together inside the home.
They were approximately 6ft 6 in (2 m) long, 4ft (1.2 m) wide and 2ft 6 in (0.75 m) high, had a solid 1/8 in (3mm) steel plate “table” top, welded wire mesh sides, and a metal lath “mattress”- type floor. Altogether it had 359 parts and had 3 tools supplied with the pack.
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∙ 12y agoI think It was 2 center meters
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What was the difference between Morrison and Anderson shelters?
Anderson shelters were outside and Morrison shelters were inside.
Who invented the Morrison Shelters?
Morrison shelters, officially termed Table (Morrison) Indoor Shelters, were designed by John Baker and named after Herbert Morrison, the English Minister of Home Security at the time.
Were Morrison shelters designed for use inside or outside?
Morrison shelters were designed to be used inside your house. Anderson shelters were designed to be used outside in your garden.
How much did Morrison shelter cost?
Morrison Shelters were used in the 1940's. The were free to low income people. Morrison Shelters were other wise priced at around a weeks worth of salary.
What is better Anderson or Morrison shelters?
i think the Morrison shelter was built under a table with metal all around
What were Morrison shelters made of?
Morrison shelters were made of iron.
What was Morrison shelters made out of?
Morrison shelters were made from sheets of steel.
What was the difference between Morrison and Anderson shelters?
Anderson shelters were outside and Morrison shelters were inside.
Who invented the Morrison Shelters?
Morrison shelters, officially termed Table (Morrison) Indoor Shelters, were designed by John Baker and named after Herbert Morrison, the English Minister of Home Security at the time.
Were Morrison shelters designed for use inside or outside?
Morrison shelters were designed to be used inside your house. Anderson shelters were designed to be used outside in your garden.
How much did Morrison shelter?
Morrison Shelters were used in the 1940's. The were free to low income people. Morrison Shelters were other wise priced at around a weeks worth of salary.
What are Morrison shelters made out of?
stainless steel
What were Morrison shelters made out of?
Mostly steel
What size were the Morrison shelters?
1center meter
How much did Morrison shelter cost?
Morrison Shelters were used in the 1940's. The were free to low income people. Morrison Shelters were other wise priced at around a weeks worth of salary.
What is better Anderson or Morrison shelters?
i think the Morrison shelter was built under a table with metal all around
What was it like in a Morrison shelter?
The Morrison Shelters were only six feet wide. They were dark and bleak. The shelters were set up inside homes where there were no gardens to set up Anderson Shelters. See link below.
