Morrison Shelters were designed to be used inside a property if the householder had no access to an outside area where an Anderson Shelter could be installed. Therefore they would be assembled by the householder, with help from neighbours if the householder was elderly or infirm.
Morrison shelters were made of iron.
Morrison shelters were made from sheets of steel.
Anderson shelters were outside and Morrison shelters were inside.
During World War II, it is estimated that around 500,000 Anderson shelters were constructed in the UK. Additionally, approximately 200,000 Morrison shelters were also produced. These shelters were designed to provide protection for civilians against air raids and were an integral part of the British government's efforts to safeguard the population during the war.
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.
Morrison shelters were designed to be used inside your house. Anderson shelters were designed to be used outside in your garden.
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.
stainless steel
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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.
i think the Morrison shelter was built under a table with metal all around