Subterranea Britannica Explained

Subterranea Britannica is a British organization devoted to the study and exploration of man-made underground structures, including former nuclear bunkers.[1] [2] [3]

The organization was founded in 1974 by Sylvia Beamon, who was the first Secretary of the organization and served as its chair between 1977 and 1984.[4] [5] Subsequently, Paul Sowan acted as chair of the organization for a 20 year period.[6]

Originally dedicated to sites in the United Kingdom, Subterranea Britannica now operates throughout Europe and in the United States, and they now list sites throughout Europe on their website.[3] [7] It operates on a budget of around £60,000.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: BBC Inside Out - Exploring underground structures . 2024-11-26 . www.bbc.co.uk.
  2. News: 2011-08-12 . Life less ordinary: eccentric activities . 2024-11-26 . The Guardian . en-GB . 0261-3077.
  3. Web site: SUBTERRANEA BRITANNICA - Charity 1141524 . 2024-11-26 . prd-ds-register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk . en-GB.
  4. Web site: 2021-12-20 . Sylvia Beamon - the life of Royston academic, archaeologist and activist . 2024-11-26 . Royston Crow . en.
  5. Web site: 1974 . Subterranea Britannica, Bulletin No. 1 .
  6. Web site: Mine of Information added to National Collections – Darkness Below . 2024-11-26 . en-US.
  7. Web site: Places To Visit – Subterranea Britannica . 2024-11-26 . www.subbrit.org.uk.

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