Memorials & monuments · London
John Thurman Shelter
In or near Goffs Oak.
John Thurman Shelter — a memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
Jim Strang — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Chingford · 2.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
John Thurman Shelter is a memorial located in england-london, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Epping Forest SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The John Thurman Shelter is a memorial located in London. It commemorates the contributions of John Thurman, a significant figure in the development of air raid precautions during World War II. The shelter serves as a reminder of the city's wartime history and resilience.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.6506, 0.0007
- County
- Essex
- District
- Epping Forest
- Parish
- Waltham Abbey
- Postcode
- E4 7QW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Epping Forest
- Nearest railway station
- Chingford — 2.1 km
Sources
- osm: node/11561841291 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is John Thurman Shelter?
- John Thurman Shelter is in Essex, London, United Kingdom (postcode E4 7QW), in the parish of Waltham Abbey.
- What is John Thurman Shelter?
- John Thurman Shelter — a memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to John Thurman Shelter?
- The nearest railway station is Chingford, about 2.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode E4 7QW.
- Is John Thurman Shelter a protected site?
- Yes — John Thurman Shelter is part of the Epping Forest SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is John Thurman Shelter free to visit?
- Yes, John Thurman Shelter is free to enter.
- How do I get to John Thurman Shelter?
- The nearest railway station is Chingford, about 2.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode E4 7QW.