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The Anderson shelter was designed in 1938 and distribution began in February 1939. By the start of the war over 150,000 had been provided. The shelters were primitive but extremely effective and took their name from the government minister responsible for overseeing the project - Sir John Anderson. Some shelters have survived to the present day and are used as garden sheds. see the attached article for some very useful information on various types of shelters. - I Warner

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The Anderson Shelter was the first shelter that was given in World War 2 but i don't really remember the other air raid shelter


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