Hagrid’s Hut was built in the 19th century. Of stone construction it contains multiple internal levels — including one below ground.
Having sat disused for nearly half a century most people have forgotten Hagrid’s. Rodent feces litters the floor. Cobwebs entwine the wooden support beams. Machinery left as-is; serving as a reminder of what once was…
Abandoned places in Adelaide
Urban Exploring: The Jackson Bunker
The Bombing of Darwin had Adelaide residents living in fear. Amid broadcasts we were next to be targeted by the Imperial Japanese Army, residents and officials were in a panic and the best way they knew to protect themselves was to build underground bunkers.
The Jackson Bunker was built amid the panic; 12 feet underground with 4 breather pipes and electric lighting. In a similar fashion, other air-raid shelters were constructed around Adelaide in their hundreds; most of which still exist today…
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Urban Exploring: Pharaoh’s Tomb
During Word War Two, large military camps were built in and around Adelaide. Aussie diggers and American GI’s camped at this spot before catching the trains north and heading off to war. For their protection, a bomb shelter was built.
Many air-raid shelters were built around South Australia after the Japanese promised to bomb our city. That never happened of course. Most shelters have been destroyed or back-filled however a few still remain…
