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176 World War II Bombs Unearthed Beneath Children's Playground in England

Scores of unexploded bombs from World War II were found in a children's playground in Wooler, Northumberland, after a chance discovery by workers.
The British Army removed two bombs, and a bomb disposal company uncovered 65 practice bombs and smoke cartridges on the first day of work.
A total of 174 devices have been found so far, and further excavations will ensure the playground is safe before new equipment is installed.
Local politician Mark Mather stated that the area was used for Home Guard training during World War II, suggesting the ordnance was buried after the war.

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Washington Examiner

More than 170 World War II bombs discovered beneath children’s park in England - Washington Examiner

Over 170 World War II bombs were discovered last month at a children’s park in northeastern England during construction while the park was being renovated. According to reports, several workers found the explosive devices while working on Scotts Park playground in Wooler, a town in Northumberland, England. The first bomb discovered still had a charge when discovered, but fortunately, it did not detonate. So far, 176 bombs have been recovered in…

11 days ago·Washington, United States

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abc

Found 176 World War II bombs under a playground in the UK

The children of the English city of Wooler, in Northumberland, have been playing for years over a World War II bomb cemetery. They have done so without knowing it, because above the artifacts a space was erected with swings so that the little ones could have fun. He went to dig in January in the area to build a fully inclusive playground when the leaders of the work found a World War II bomb. After several days digging, they have located 176 and…

12 days ago·Spain

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La Libre

"The children played on bombs": explosive devices of the Second World War found under a playground in England

176 World War II bombs were found under a playground in England. ...

12 days ago·Brussels, Belgium

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HuffPost

Nearly 200 Unexploded WWII Bombs Found Beneath Children's Playground In England

“It’s quite something to think the children have been playing on bombs," said County Councillor Mark Mather.

12 days ago·United States

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Daily Mirror

Children 'playing on bombs' as nearly 200 WW2 devices found under UK playground

Locals believe there will be more ordnance found in Wooler, Northumberland, on top of the nearly 200 bombs recovered at what is believed to be a former Home Guard site

12 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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