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Steve Ellwood/Chronicle Live The entrance
Mysterious: The entrance to the Victoria Tunnel, which has been blocked off by these huge blue doors for years
Mystery has surrounded what lies beyond a secret section of this 19th Century tunnel, which had remained untouched for 60 years.


But now a former guide has revealed what is hidden behind the big blue doors of the Victoria Tunnel in Newcastle after being granted special access.

Through the darkness, the remains of a Second World War air-raid shelter are evident, the Newcastle Chronicle reports.
One picture shows a rusty handrail, while another reveals the remains of blast wall.

Steve Ellwood/Chronicle Live Remains of the chemical toilets
Relics: Remains of chemical toilets can be seen lying in the old tunnel, which was used as an air raid shelter in the Second World War

Steve Ellwood/Chronicle Live WWII signs
Historic: This sign for the "Ladies" was painted on the bricks in the Second World War as people sought refuge from the bombing
There is even the remains of what was once chemical toilets, while writing for 'Ladies' and 'Gents' is still painted on the walls.

The tunnel was originally built to carry coal to the River Tyne before it became a place for people to take refuge during the bombing.
The Ouseburn section reopened as an occasional tourist attraction in 2009 and has drawn tourists from all over the country and even abroad.

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