London tunnels that inspired James Bond creator will become spy museum

30/05/2025 06:00 The Guardian

Complex built during second world war is to include military equipment, interactive exhibitions and a barDuring his time in military intelligence, Ian Fleming, the author of the James Bond novels, regularly worked with Winston Churchill’s spy organisation based 30 metres below ground in a labyrinth of tunnels in central London.The Kingsway Exchange tunnels complex, stretching out across 8,000 sq metres beneath High Holborn, near Chancery Lane underground station, hosted the Special Operations Executive (SOE) and is said to have inspired Q Branch in Fleming’s novels. Continue reading...

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