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japple

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7. I wondered about that, too. 1880 isn't exactly ancient history. I'm wondering if they

Reply to bucolic_frolic (Reply #2)

Mon Aug 19, 2024, 07:20 AM

Aug 2024

hastily covered it up while they were rebuilding London after the Luftwaffe bombed it to rubble. All of Europe was in a race to rebuild and maybe they didn't consider the historical value. Would like to know more.

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Vaults of ambition: shock find under London Museum enchants its builders [View all] sl8 Aug 2024 OP

That is just so cool. I hope they uncover it all and allow people to go see it. ratchiweenie Aug 2024 #1

According to the article, which is fascinating, they are. I urge you to niyad Aug 2024 #10

TY. I will. ratchiweenie Aug 2024 #13

If they date from the 1880s, why did they know so little about them bucolic_frolic Aug 2024 #2

I wondered about that, too. 1880 isn't exactly ancient history. I'm wondering if they japple Aug 2024 #7

Could have been smugglers' den, intheflow Aug 2024 #8

Read the whole article. The tunnels were an integral part of the markets. niyad Aug 2024 #11

I had the same question. 70sEraVet Aug 2024 #9

They're gorgeous! Auggie Aug 2024 #3

the brick work is amazing. thank you for sharing sl8 dawn5651 Aug 2024 #4

I want to see this in person!!! Oopsie Daisy Aug 2024 #5

You can bet... GiqueCee Aug 2024 #6

Thank you for sharing this. What amazing craftsmanship! niyad Aug 2024 #12