Halloween Torchlight Bunker Opening

Friday, 1 November 2024

Time
19:00 - 21:00
Venue
Strongpoint Corbiere, St Brelade
Price
Adults £6, under 16s and CIOS members free

Join us for an evening of exploration by torchlight at the Strongpoint Corbiere bunkers!

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This Halloween, the Channel Islands Occupation Society invite you to explore bunkers at Strongpoint Corbiere by torchlight for a special 'lights out' opening. Experience the bunkers by night, find hidden stories about the soldiers stationed there and challenge yourself to walk the underground tunnel in the dark!

Constructed in 1942, the M19 bunker is uniquely connected to a neighbouring 6-loopholed heavy machine gun turret bunker by an impressive underground corridor, forming the main hub for both the Strongpoint's telephone and radio communications. The complex has been restored to a high standard, and thanks to the post war return of its wartime commander, Engelbert Hoppe, tells the story of the crew who actually manned the complex and what they got up to during the last year of the Occupation.

There is also information on the forced labourers who constructed the site and interactions between the soldiers with nearby civilians as well, as an escape attempt which ended in failure on the causeway to the lighthouse in September 1944. The sites gives a ‘working atmosphere’ feel to the visitor and you are allowed to touch and interact with some of the exhibits!

Knowledgeable volunteers will be on hand to guide you and give details of the fortifications along with an audio commentary explaining the original crew. Bring a torch!

For more information about our Society or if you're interested in becoming a member, please visit our Facebook page: CIOS Jersey

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Strongpoint Corbiere
Corbiere
St Brelade

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