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Because an Anderson Shelter was half buried in the ground, the atmosphere inside would have been damp and smelly and in the winter would have been bitterly cold.

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What is the differences between an Anderson shelter ands a Morrison shelter?

An Anderson shelter is something you would have in your garden but a Morrison shelter is something that is public so everyone could use it..... Correction..A Morrison shelter was a metal frame that could be self erected inside your own home. The purpose was to protect your family from falling masonry etc. Public shelters were often in underground stations, church halls and the like. They were signified by a large white letter 'S' on a black background.


Why was an Anderson shelter called an Anderson shelter?

An Anderson shelter was called an Anderson shelter because the person that invented them, his second name was Anderson. Same with a Morrison shelter really.


What was it like in an Anderson shelter?

I was very dark and dust and very scary


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.


What was it like to stay in a Anderson shelter?

cosy and warm


What was the 3 air raid shelters called in ww2?

there where two air raid shelters one was the Morrison shelter which looked like a table the other was the Anderson shelter which was underground


What Anderson shelters were like inside?

:bunk beads , food and every day supplys


What was the atmosphere like inside The Globe Theatre Shakespeare played in?

The atmosphere inside the Globe Theatre was very like the atmosphere outside the theatre on account of it had no roof. The main difference that the 3000 people inside it made were that it was somewhat hotter and much smellier (these people often had not bathed for months)


Which shelter was the most popular in the World War II?

well the two main types would be the Anderson shelter ( a small house shaped structure made of corrugated iron ) and the Morrison shelter ( a 2 mtr by 4 ft by 2 ft for those who didn't like sleeping out side during the day its a table/bench and by night its a structure with crossed iron wire and wood edges ) the people who cant afford these items would sleep in the public shelters these would mostly be underground train stations.  


What would you do to entertain yourselves in an Anderson shelter?

At that time you would have played games like cards, the warnings would have sounded at you would be sitting in a small shelter, trying to take your mind off the fact that the blitz was happening.


What furniture goes into a Anderson shelter?

An Anderson shelter, a type of air raid shelter used during World War II in the UK, typically contains minimal furniture due to its confined space. Essential items might include foldable chairs or benches for seating, a small table for meals or activities, and bedding like sleeping bags or blankets. Additional supplies such as a battery-operated lamp, a first-aid kit, and non-perishable food items could also be stored inside for comfort and safety. The focus is on practicality and survival rather than aesthetics.


How big were Anderson shelter?

6ft high, 4ft 6 wide and6ft 6 long.