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200 World War II bombs discovered under a playground
January, almost 200 bombs were discovered in Wooler, a town in the north of England. A total of 176 bombs dating back to the Second World War had been stored in this small English town, covering just a few square metres.
More Than 175 World War II Practice Bombs Found at Playground in England
Although the devices found during construction work were practice bombs, they can be harmful. Officials said there could be more.
Scores of unexploded World War II bombs discovered under children’s playground
Scores of unexploded bombs dating from World War II have been recovered from a children’s playground in northern England after a chance discovery.
More than 170 World War II-era bombs found under U.K. playground
The unexploded ordnance, discovered during a site renovation, were described as “practice bombs” that still carry a charge and must be removed by professionals.
Over 160 unexploded bombs from World War II found under children's playground
Over 160 unexploded practice bombs dating all the way back to World War II have been discovered underneath a children’s playground in the United Kingdom, officials said.
More than 170 World War II bombs found under children's playground in England
It is believed the area where the playground was initially built was used as a Home Guard training ground and the bombs were buried at the end of the war.
Unexploded WW2 bombs found under playground in England
Dozens of unexploded practice bombs dating back to World War Two were discovered under a playground in northern English town of Wooler. Video and images released by the Wooler Parish Council showed excavators digging the ground in the playground area.
More than 170 World War II bombs discovered beneath children’s park in England
So far, 176 bombs have been recovered in the area, and excavators working in the area are expected to find many more.
Over 160 Unexploded World War II Bombs Discovered Beneath Playground
A playground expansion in a small England town turned up a massive stockpile of unexploded World War II-era "practice" bombs. The first bomb was uncovered on Jan. 14 in Wooler, England, during construction work to add a £150,
'Not something you expect in a play park': Over 175 WWII bombs found in UK
More than 175 World War II-era practice bombs have been uncovered at a playground in Wooler, Northumberland, during renovation work. Though used for training, these devices still contain explosive charges,
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