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Cabinet War Rooms Introduction
Shortly after becoming Prime Minister in May 1940, Winston Churchill visited the
Cabinet War Rooms
to see for himself what preparations had been made to allow him and his War Cabinet to continue working throughout the expected air raids on London. It was there, in the underground Cabinet Room, he announced 'This is the room from which I will direct the war'.
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History of the Cabinet War Rooms - Why An Underground Shelter?
A brief history about the construction of the Cabinet War Rooms, why the decision was made and the effect of the London Blitz.
The Churchill Suite
In 2003 newly restored areas of the Cabinet War Rooms were revealed to the public for the first time. Known as 'The Churchill Suite', they had lain neglected and unseen since the war.
Highlights of the War Rooms
A brief look at some of the most important rooms, including the Map Room, the Cabinet Room and Churchill's bedroom.
A brief history about the construction of the Cabinet War Rooms, why the decision was made and the effect of the London Blitz.
The Churchill Suite
In 2003 newly restored areas of the Cabinet War Rooms were revealed to the public for the first time. Known as 'The Churchill Suite', they had lain neglected and unseen since the war.
Highlights of the War Rooms
A brief look at some of the most important rooms, including the Map Room, the Cabinet Room and Churchill's bedroom.
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Did you or your family work at the Cabinet War Rooms?
In 2009, The Churchill Museum and Cabinet War Rooms will be hosting an exhibition to commemorate the opening of the Cabinet War Rooms on 27 August 1939. The exhibition will explore what it was like to work in this underground, secret bunker and the various roles taken on by its staff. We would be interested to hear from anybody who worked, or anyone whose relations worked, down in the Cabinet War Rooms during the Second World War.
Please contact Cressida Finch on cwr@iwm.org.uk or 020 7930 6961.