Phil Catling will be exploring the Stockport Shelters in this presentation, and explaining the history, current state and background of the largest purpose built civilian air raid shelters in the world. In addition, Phil will be looking at other underground spaces in the sandstone of Stockport.
  • Underground Stockport - why and how.
  • The Chestergate Hotel, Stockport Shelters - the largest purpose built civilian shelters in the world.
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    Phil Catling
    TunnelInspector
    Sub Brit member Phil Catling, aka the Tunnelinspector, has hosted a number of Spring and Autumn meetings over the last three years as well as arranging the diverse speakers. Phil spent 14 years as Manager of Stockport’s Air Raid Shelter Experience and has recently become freelance as a heritage guide and speaker specialising in underground spaces.