Scores of unexploded World War II bombs discovered under children’s playground
Scores of unexploded bombs dating from World War II have been recovered from a children’s playground in northern England after a chance discovery.
More Than 150 World War II Bombs Found Under Playground in England
The discovery came as a construction project was underway at the playground in Northumberland. More than 150 bombs from World War II have been found under a children’s playground in northern England, with concerns that more may remain, officials said.
Over 150 World War II Bombs 'Containing Charges' Found Beneath Children's Park, Authorities Say 'We Could Still Find Another Pit'
Scotts Park in Wooler in Northumberland, England, in January, according to multiple reports. Northumbria Police said in a statement to PEOPLE they first received a report of a 'metallic object' found in the area on Jan.
More than 170 World War II bombs found under children's playground in England
It is believed the area where the playground was initially built was used as a Home Guard training ground and the bombs were buried at the end of the war.
More WW2 bombs found under children's playpark
A total of 176 World War Two bombs have now been discovered under a children's playpark and it is feared more will be unearthed. The first of the practice devices, which still contain a charge, was discovered in Wooler,
More than 170 WWII bombs found under children’s playground during construction at UK park
It’s quite something to think the children have been playing on bombs and it’s been a really challenging situation,” Wooler councilor Mark Mather said.
More World War Two bombs found under children's playpark in Northumberland
A total of 176 World War two bombs have now been discovered underneath a children's playpark in Northumberland. A bomb was discovered on Tuesday, January 14 by the playpark contractor, which began work on the park on January 6 on behalf of Wooler Parish Council.
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