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Caving Under The
Thames
by Jingles
At the foot of
London
Bridge - on the north
side of the river, next to the MONUMENT, is a building called REGIS HOUSE. It is the H.Q. of the A.A. as well as being
the home of CITIBANK N.A. where I work in the computer department. In the sub-basement is yet another downward
flight of steps leading to a locked door. On the other side of this door is what used to be King William St.
Station, which has been closed since 1912.
It was, however, used as an air raid shelter during both
wars and there is still evidence of this down there (Posters dating to
1941). As one wends ones way through the
labyrinthine network of corridors, one eventually comes to what can only be a
disused railway tunnel. 50 metres into this there is a concrete bulkhead - this
is so placed because at this point you are directly under the banks of the
Thames! On the
other side of this - the formations begin. The tunnel runs parallel to
London
Bridge - all the way to
London Bridge Station. It also connects
with other access tunnels and eventually to the active Circle Line
terminals. There are two well decorated
tunnels - each approximately ΒΌ mile in length and containing some surprising
straw and helectite formations as well as a few columns although admittedly not
of the same calibre as those in OFD! These tunnels have been extensively investigated by Jingles and Stuart
Lain on several occasions. If anyone is
in the area and wants to have a look then I can take them down too!
Call John Williams to arrange a visit
