UK man builds WWII-style bunker under garden with 35ft tunnel and beer lift

A British man has spent 11 years turning the garden of his Derbyshire home into an underground space inspired by World War II escape tunnels. Dave Billings, 43, has built two bunkers connected by a 35-foot passage, along with a lift disguised as a beer keg to carry drinks underground. By October 2024, he had spent around £30,000 on the project and expected the final construction cost to reach £35,000.According to The Sun's report, the underground rooms weren't yet connected to his bungalow, but Billings had plans to change that. He wants to create a concealed entrance inside his home, allowing him to reach the bunkers without stepping outside. The proposed route would eventually lead through the tunnel and back into the garden through an old well.For Billings, a fabricator, the project began with an interest in the history of his property.