Talk:Kelvedon Hatch Secret Nuclear Bunker

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I've taken the tour of the bunker (twice, in fact) and all the facts asserted line up with what I was told. I can't see how they could be verified to Wikepedia standards, though. I'm not aware they are recorded elsewhere. Blaise 19:53, 21 March 2007 (UTC).[reply]

The thing I remember most vividly was the stationery cupboard, that mainstay of British bureaucracy. To my amazement, this one had a large stack of cardboard coffins. They fold up nicely and so don't occupy much space! Blaise 20:16, 21 March 2007 (UTC)[reply]

I think by the very nature of it being a secret facility, there's not an awful lot of information about (although the tour of the bunker is very informative). From memory it wasn't actually a very notable bunker per se, as there are many other ones in the UK, but this is the only one I know of that is open to the public. Shritwod 22:03, 8 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]

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As I saw it before my edits, this article needs significant restructuring. I have moved the content around to fit the headings, added an appropriate introduction, adjusted the layout to fit Wikipedia standards, removed some non-encyclopedic content, and removed the notability template. As a fairly major signposted tourist attraction there is little doubt that the bunker is notable at least for being an interesting tourist attraction. I also remember the visit to the bunker being very informative, though this is not a valid source for Wikipedia. The article probably still needs corrections, it certainly needs sources, and additional content would be good, I know no more, but please do continue to edit. Matt 21:11, 28 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]

I have also now requested an uncontroversial move to Kelvedon Hatch Secret Nuclear Bunker - I don't think anyone will disagree that the brackets are used incorrectly here. The move requires an administrator because Kelvedon Hatch Secret Nuclear Bunker previously redirected to Kelvedon Hatch, so has an edit history and cannot be moved by an ordinary user. Matt 21:25, 28 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]

The comment from Shritwod about the bunker not being particularly notable as it was part of a network is a valid one, there were a number of others. However this was one of those designated as Regional Government Headquarters during the period it was actually a bunker rather than an RAF control centre, and was known as RGHQ51. I believe there are references to this on their own website. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 204.104.55.242 (talk • contribs)

If you are questioning whether it meets Wikipedia notability requirements, I think that being a signposted and advertised tourist attraction is sufficient, regardless of whether the bunker itself would otherwise be worthy of an article. The website does mention that it was a regional government headquarters. Matt 16:34, 12 May 2007 (UTC)[reply]

I've just returned from a visit to the Secret Bunker. As for its importance, surely the fact that it contains a room plainly labelled 'Prime Minister' which was intended to be the PM's office during hostilities means something, particularly in view of its closeness to London? It also contained a fully operational BBC studio capable of broadcasting to the nation, according to the signs. Perhaps all RSGs had these features. Robin Scagell (talk) 21:14, 28 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

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Thank you so much for adding those photographs (esp. that broadcast tower). They make all the difference. (Maybe Americans have problems with UK government secrets known to most of UK citizens - not that we British abuse "our own language" far more than any other nation - oh no.)

Did you know it was the reason for keeping the Central Line running to Ongar? Obvious if you thnk about it, especially if you have ever taken a rush hour London Underground train on that line - something (like passengers) was missing.

Thanks for working with me on this KHSNB - looks good now, don't you think?