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Cold war nuclear bunker for sale on eBay

Bids for an underground nuclear shelter in the Peak District, put up for sale on eBay with a starting price of £500, have soared to £18,000.

The bunker was built in 1959 and operated by the Royal Observer Corps as a post from which nuclear fall out could be monitored.

According to the seller, the bunker was fully operational until 1991 and is "set in a stunning location with glorious views".

Read entire article at Independent (UK)