Skip to content
Thursday 13 August 2026London --:--Frankfurt --:--Zurich --:--
NewslettersSearchEN · DE
MorningWire

European business, markets and politics

FTSE 100
10,805.26
-0.26%
DAX
26,469.76
+0.53%
CAC 40
8,696.69
+0.25%
STOXX 50
6,570.67
+0.56%
  • Europe
  • Markets
  • Business
  • Economy
  • Technology
  • Politics
  • Opinion
More
GermanyFranceBankingAIEnergyFintechPropertyCapital Markets
  • Germany
  • France
  • Europe
  • Markets
  • Business
  • Economy
  • Technology
  • Politics
  • Opinion
  • DE
Tuesday 18 February 2025 12:23 am

London’s £120 million top secret real-life James Bond tunnels

By: Morning Wire Reporter

Add as a preferred source on Google
Play Video

Morning Wire partnered with Joolz from‬ Joolz Guides to take an exclusive first look inside London’s deepest underground tunnels — a hidden network 40m beneath Chancery Lane that’s being transformed into the city’s newest and most unique tourist attraction.

These tunnels, built initially as WWII bomb shelters, later became a top-secret MI6 intelligence hub during the Cold War and are thought to have inspired James Bond creator Ian Fleming’s Q branch!

Now, after decades of secrecy, they’re set to reopen to the public in a £120 million redevelopment project.

Read more

It’s coming home… Where to watch the England World Cup Quarter Final

Breaking news conference with business leaders discussing economic strategies, panelists seated at table with microphones.

Share this article

  • Facebook
  • X
  • LinkedIn
  • WhatsApp
  • Email

Similarly tagged content:

Sections

  • News
  • Video
  • Morning Wire TV

Categories

  • Business
  • Morning Wire Content
  • Morning Wire Studios
  • Video
  • Transport & Infrastructure
  • Video

People & Organisations

  • London
  • London Tunnels
  • tunnels

Related Topics

  • London

Trending Articles

  • Five-star Mayfair hotel hit with HMRC winding-up petition

  • It’s not just Jason Arday, most of sociology is a scam

  • IT consultant ordered to pay £50,000 after being accused of stealing Soho House members’ personal details

  • Revolut takes flight with launch of new airport lounges

  • As it happened: FTSE 100 falls as Iran and US clash over Strait of Hormuz; Oil stockpiles ‘rapidly depleting’

More from Morning Wire

  • It’s coming home… Where to watch the England World Cup Quarter Final

    Life&Style
    Breaking news conference with business leaders discussing economic strategies, panelists seated at table with microphones.
  • Why the wealthy aren’t tired of London after all

    Opinion
    Black cab navigating Bond Street in Mayfair, showcasing Londons iconic taxi service against a backdrop of luxury shops.
  • A beginner’s guide to appeasing the bond market – and why it matters

    Markets
    Chancellor Healey speaking at a podium before a crowd, with the HM Treasury sign visible on the brick building.
  • Stamp duty on shares is ‘biggest handbrake’ says UK bank chief

    Markets
    LSEG logo on a large screen inside a modern building with stock tickers and glass ceilings.
  • Milestone Alphabet century bond already under pressure

    Markets
    Googles modern Kings Cross headquarters showcasing innovative architecture in Londons dynamic tech district
  • AI reduces founders’ need for capital, says Revolut Business

    Tech
    Canada skyline featuring iconic skyscrapers and modern architecture against a clear blue sky
  • Rosslyn Coffee boss James Hennebry tells us the secret to great coffee

    Life&Style
    Smiling barista wearing a ROSSLYN apron serving a customer at a coffee shop counter.
  • Graduate start-ups require a new kind of office

    Partner
    High-resolution view of Halkin Street, showcasing the architectural details and vibrant urban atmosphere.
MorningWire

Independent European business, markets and political news for decision-makers.

Morning Briefing

Europe

  • Germany
  • France
  • Europe
  • UK & Ireland

Business

  • Markets
  • Banking
  • Technology
  • Energy
  • Property
  • Fintech

Editorial

  • Opinion
  • Editorial Policy
  • Corrections
  • Contact

Company

  • About Morning Wire
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Cookie Policy
© 2026 Morning Wire Ltd · Published by Morning Wire Media, Bahnhofstrasse 65, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
Privacy · Terms · Cookies · Facebook