Joanne Onions
26th August 2021Audrey remembers clearly the evacuees in Woodstock during WW2. She hopes this shelter will bring history to life and stir memories enabling them to be shared.
Anderson Shelter Project
by Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum in Woodstock, England, United Kingdom
We did it
On 8th September 2021 we successfully raised £2,371 ( + est. £290.25
) with 39 supporters in 49 days
Help us create an Anderson Shelter from WW2, where visitors, families and children can experience what life was like in the 1940's.
by Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum in Woodstock, England, United Kingdom
david rushton
24th August 2021Great idea, looking forward to the first raid
Roger Watts
24th August 2021Good luck with the project
Anthony Aldridge
24th August 2021A descendant of Stephen Murphy who served in the 52nd from Ensign to senior rank in the 19th century I want to support the Museum that keeps that regimental history alive.
Richard Shuttleworth
23rd August 2021Well done those behind the project. I hope this helps a little
Eileen Sayer
23rd August 2021Good luck. Hope you meet your target and have fun building the shelter. X
Michael Koe
23rd August 2021Good luck!
Peter Smith
23rd August 2021Great project and looking forward to seeing it progress soon!
Leonard Denham
8th August 2021Having spent many nights (and some daytime too) in an Anderson shelter which we shared with our neighbour, a total of four adults and five children altogether, I like the idea of showing how it was.
Joanne Onions
7th August 2021Great way of bringing history to life. Good luck with plans.
Steve Shaw
4th August 2021I look forward to walking into this shelter the type of which my parents and grandparents had to do in fear of their life..
Alexander Minton
3rd August 2021Looks like a cool little project, best of luck with it, have a great week :-)
Rodney Mann
31st July 2021Good luck with the project
easton.house
30th July 2021An excellent project - I spent some time in one during air raids on Middlesbrough
Jo Riley
29th July 2021This is a fantastic project. I wish you well with the fundraising. Look forward to seeing the finished project.
Derek William Marsh
29th July 2021Pleased to help SOFO
Julian Webster
21st July 2021Fortunately we had a cellar in Sheffield. Good luck with the project.
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Rewards
This project offers rewards in return for your donation. Please select a reward below.
£5 or more
£5 Reward
A WW2 at SOFO pin badge.
£10 or more
£10 Reward
A copy of Conflict and County- the museum's publication on the military heritage of the area.
£20 or more
£20 Reward
Museum Admission Ticket for 1 year, visit as many times as you like.
£50 or more
£50 Reward
Family Museum Admission Ticket for 1 year, visit as many times as you like.
You will also receive a free guide book all about the county's military history.
£100 or more
£100 Reward
Your name on a plaque inside the finished Anderson Shelter, Museum Admission Ticket for 1 year, and a free guide book all about the county's military history.