A $400 billion treasure lies underground in England.

February 17, 2016 09:31

Few would have guessed that beneath England lies a system of tunnels and bunkers worth hundreds of billions of dollars, both mysterious and fascinating.

Here are some little-known underground locations in England.

Underground tunnels in Edinburgh

The Edinburgh Underground System, located beneath the South Bridge, was discovered in 1788 and stretches for approximately 300 meters. It is associated with the horrific hauntings of the serial killers Burke and Hare, who dismembered their victims for scientific research. In the late 18th century, many sought refuge there, but were later evacuated when conditions became too dangerous.

Nhiều bạn trẻ đến căn hầm này để tìm kiếm cảm giác kích thích và rùng rợn. Ảnh: Stuck in customs
Many young people come to this basement seeking thrills and a sense of dread. Photo: Stuck in Customs.

The cellar was almost forgotten until 1985, when archaeologists discovered the remaining ruins and brought them to the public. It is now a popular destination for those who enjoy exploration and seek a spooky experience.

The postal railway line in London

Until 2003, Royal Mail used an underground railway to deliver letters and parcels. The railway was dubbed the "best-kept secret" of the postal industry, with over 220 people silently working daily to deliver mail underground.

Hệ thống đường ray sử dụng trong ngành bưu điện ở London. Ảnh: Supplied.
The rail system used in the postal service in London. Photo: Supplied.

Bank of England

This bank holds approximately 400,000 gold bars, each valued at $407,136, stored in eight separate vaults.

Hầm trữ vàng trong lòng đất của Ngân hàng Trung ương Anh. Ảnh: AFP
The Bank of England's underground gold vault. Photo: AFP
The vault is estimated to hold around 4,600 tons of gold worth up to $400 billion. To access the area, staff will need a large number of keys and must also read out a password via a voice recognition microphone.

Williamson Tunnel

Known as a labyrinth hidden beneath Liverpool's Edge Hill, historians believe it was built by businessman Joseph Williamson between 1810 and 1840.

According to legend, Williamson truly believed the Earth was on the brink of destruction, so he decided to build a bomb shelter to protect his family and friends. However, the shelter was later abandoned and fell into ruin until it was rediscovered by archaeologists in 1995. Since then, the Williamson Tunnels have been listed as a National Heritage site requiring protection.

Đường hầm Williamson ở Liverpool. Ảnh: Alamy.
Williamson Tunnel in Liverpool. Photo: Alamy.

Clapham Bunker

In 1944, the Clapham bunker was built to protect 8,000 Londoners from the bombings of war. After the attack ended, it became a refuge for 492 Jamaican migrants.

Clapham remained almost perfectly preserved for decades until 1998, when the National Heritage Board officially listed the Clapham bunker as a World Heritage Site. The London Transport Museum is accelerating the process of opening tours of the site as soon as possible.

Một trong những tuyến đường chính của khu trú ẩn Clapham. Ảnh: News
One of the main routes through the Clapham shelter. Photo: News

According to vnexpress.net

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