What were the different types of Anderson shelters?
The two most commonly used hideouts were Anderson and Morrison shelters.
- Anderson air raid shelters.
- Morrison air raid shelters.
- Public air raid shelters.
- Taking shelter from the Blitz in London Underground.
Did people sleep in Anderson shelters?
Anderson shelters were effective only if half buried in the ground and covered in a thick layer of earth. They were therefore inherently cold, dark and damp. In low-lying areas the shelters tended to flood, and sleeping was difficult as the shelters did not keep out the sound of the bombings.
What is the size of an Anderson shelter?
They were of two types – one for adults and one for children – 6ft long and 19in wide, and 4ft 6in long and 2ft 6in wide repectively. The internal dimensions of the standard shelter were 6ft 6in long by 4ft 6in wide by 6ft high.
What’s a Morrison shelter?
Named after the Home Secretary, Herbert Morrison, the shelters were made of very heavy steel and could be put in the living room and used as a table. One wire side lifted up for people to crawl underneath and get inside. Morrison shelters were fairly large and provided sleeping space for two or three people.
What is the difference between a Morrison shelter and an Anderson shelter?
Anderson shelters were given free to poor people. The Morrison Shelter was introduced in March 1941, for people without gardens. The shelter, made from heavy steel, could also be used as a table. People sheltered underneath it during a raid.
What was on the floor of an Anderson shelter?
The floor was of concrete with a sump to collect leakage and condensation (not that there was much). Along one side were two bunk beds and along the other was a single bunk with storage underneath.
What did an Anderson shelter smell like?
They always smelled of damp. At each end of the shelter, there was a hessian curtain with an ‘Elsan’ closet in it – which was a toilet! It had a very ‘distinctive’ smell. On the night of the 27th April 1942, the first big raid on Norwich happened.
What are the learning objectives of Anderson shelter?
Learning objective: Children can work from their plans previously drawn to create a sturdy 3d model of an Anderson shelter. Learning objective: Children can display and discuss their work while positivity observing the rest of their classmates models.
How big was an Anderson shelter made out of?
The shelter consisted of a shell 6’ high, 4-1/2’ wide and 6-1/2’ long. This was made using fourteen sheets of corrugated iron. Six were bolted together to form an arch or tunnel.
What to do with an Anderson shelter diorama?
Get creative with this fantastic paper craft Anderson Shelter Diorama, simply cut and fold to create a paper Anderson shelter which is perfect for your classroom display, role play area or even as something lovely for your children to take home! For more useful resources, check out this page of WW2 Crafts for Kids.
How did the Anderson shelter get its name?
The Anderson Shelter was invented in 1938 by engineering duo Oscar Carl Kerrison and William Paterson. It was named after Sir John Anderson who was briefly in charge of Air Raid precautions before he became Chancellor of the Exchequer. During World War II households needed protection against enemy air-raids.