Hidden History: Exploring German WW2 Bunker on British Soil 😱🇬🇧

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@hungrytoexplore 2 жыл бұрын

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@bobbynoggin 2 жыл бұрын

An excellent video of the interior of the 'Odeon' . Seen it from the outside many times during my visits to Alderney in the past but it was not accessible then. Your comments about the walls being lined with wood at 11.16 mins into the video I believe are the imprints of wood planks used to create the formwork and the concrete would the be poured into the mould. Once set the planks would be removed leaving the hardened concrete structure complete with the grain of the planks left behind. Interesting hearing the wind blowing through but I guess those rubber sealed doors helped in its heyday. Alderney actually was bombed by the Navy during the war and I have added the following information. On 12 August 1944 HMS Rodney opened fire on the Blucher battery on Alderney. This battery containing four 6" guns which had been firing shells onto the Cotentin peninsula and causing considerable trouble for the Allies. Great accuracy was needed due to the nearby British civilian population. To aid this, spotting aircraft from No.26 Squadron were used. Rodney anchored behind the Cap Del la Hague, firing over the peninsula to provide the battleship with protection from return fire. Although accuracy was good with 40 shells falling very close to the battery, it was only put out of action temporarily. After ceasing fire Rodney returned to Portland arriving at 22:30 that evening. She left on 27 August for Plymouth where the crew each had 25 days leave. There is a Pathe News video covering this on KZbin.

@hungrytoexplore 2 жыл бұрын

Good morning! You are right, and I even knew that about the walls, I guess, when the camera is pointed at you and I am still new to it all, the mind works in strange ways sometimes. But it was too late in post edit. Thanks for calling it out though. Your added detail is also fascinating, I wasn't away of this. There's so much to learn, and I am sure, uncover about this island. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment.

@bobbynoggin 2 жыл бұрын

There is more history per square mile on Alderney than anywhere on the mainland in my opinion. As a suggestion for a future video on Alderney what about Cachaliere Pier (Chicago) on the south side of the island.

@hungrytoexplore 2 жыл бұрын

@@bobbynoggin You might be in luck with that one! Although, I must admit as you have seen, I focus more on the exploring and adventure side rather than specifically the history. But it is super fascinating and I'm enjoying the additional info you provide.

@iainbowie3945 2 жыл бұрын

The wooden plank marks are remains of shuttering. It is how the concrete was poured into temporary moulds. The shutters are removed when the concrete sets. The method is still used today.

@hungrytoexplore 2 жыл бұрын

Haha yeah... I kind of realised how stupid I was after filming it. Worse, I know that, but when I'm filming sometimes my brain doesn't like me so much and I forget these things. Makes total sense that it's shuttering.

@ogstopper 2 жыл бұрын

This really is superb! I visited Alderney on a few occasions in the past and was always fascinated by the Odeon. I always promised myself a return visit if ever the Odeon was opened up to the public. Unfortunately, poor health means that I can no longer travel, so your film really made an old man very happy! Thank you so much.

@hungrytoexplore 2 жыл бұрын

Hey! Of the many messages I get, this is up there with my favourites. I am so happy that you enjoyed the video and it brought you access to somewhere which seemed unreachable. However, I am sorry to hear that your health means you cannot travel, but you never know in future, I hope one day you will be in the position to visit and venture inside. It is great that they are finally opening these places up and showcasing the history behind them, in a respectful way. They have done the same with Fort Doyle in the last week, when the weather is better I will film there too because it hasn't been open in my lifetime.

@ogstopper 2 жыл бұрын

@@hungrytoexplore Thank you for your good wishes, Joe. Much appreciated. I'll look out for the Fort Doyle film.

@raymondgill9796 2 жыл бұрын

A gem. It can only be a matter of time before the Atlantic Wall gets protected status.

@hungrytoexplore 2 жыл бұрын

I agree, hopefully it will come sooner rather than later.

@paul756uk2 2 жыл бұрын

Great video Joe. very informative.

@hungrytoexplore 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Paul - it's a fascinating place right! Glad you enjoyed

@philreeves7520 2 жыл бұрын

A friend of mine installed the Mobile phone mast equipment in the roof if that building for Sure Telecom. Was a great project to work on.

@hungrytoexplore 2 жыл бұрын

That is cool! It has always been an intriguing place, even more so now you can actually get inside it.

@tigerlady 2 жыл бұрын

Really interesting video, I enjoyed it. First visited the Island in 1988 and have been back several times since. Will certainly pay the "Odeon" a visit if we are lucky enough to get back to Alderney again.

@hungrytoexplore 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kathy. I hope you manage to return, and definitely don't miss a trip to visit the Odeon.

@johnmarlow5007 Жыл бұрын

I haven't been to Alderney for years, but glad they have opened the Odeon to the public.... this is a piece of modern history, important for future generations.. The plank marks on the walls weren't lining, but the frames into which the concrete was poured. it's a shame the local people don't embrace what an iconic piece of history the island is. Even more fascinating are the tunnels where V1's were going to be armed with Sarin nerve gas and launched at the South Coast. Chilling, but fascinating at the same time.

@hungrytoexplore Жыл бұрын

You are totally right, I am very happy to see that it has been opened and used as a reminder of history. Certainly a move in the right direction from my point of view. Yeah, I even know the plank marks are that, but when you are filming the mind works in weird ways sometimes haha. I have also been inside many of the tunnels, which are equally fascinating as you say.

@arkatoz 3 ай бұрын

Do you have more information about the V1s? I didn't know they planned to launch these from Alderney.

@yomamabelgium4123 2 жыл бұрын

bunkers weren't always built by slave labour this is something people keep thinking but don't forget some local private companies were contracted and paid handsomely to build bunkers for the germans

@hungrytoexplore 2 жыл бұрын

You are very right, but I believe the ones in Alderney were built by forced labour. There was no one else on the island as it was evacuated.

@michaeltorpy3366 Жыл бұрын

Joe I think you will find wood imprints in the concrete is from the shuttering used to for the concrete

@hungrytoexplore Жыл бұрын

You are right, my brain wasn’t thinking straight whilst filming.

@michaeltorpy3366 Жыл бұрын

@Joe.Parrilla hi Joe I see you've done some videos about Thailand I left jersey in 2020 and now live here did you go to the death railway in kanchanbre worth a look

@hungrytoexplore Жыл бұрын

@@michaeltorpy3366 yes, I spent a lot of time in Thailand and filmed around the north, the south and bkk. I did visit Kanchanaburi and the Death Railway, but I didn't film it because I met a friend from Alderney as it happens. I love Thailand a lot.