During the Blitz, the most important communal shelters were the London Underground stations. Although thousands used the Underground stations for shelter, in 1939 the government rejected their use as shelters as they believed it would generate a deep shelter mentality in the occupants. The government also wanted the unhindered movement of troops and commuters. The raids were so regular however, that increasing numbers of people used the Underground stations and did indeed remain there. There were many minor confrontations between Underground officials who had been instructed to let no one through the entrances when a raid began and the crowds waiting to go below.
On the second week of heavy bombing the authorities gave in to popular pressure and allowed people to use the Underground stations. Indeed, a frequent sight at 04.00 in London would be orderly queues of people waiting to be allowed onto the platforms. In mid-September about 150,000 people were sleeping in the Underground stations. During the Blitz Hotel Chocolat discount codes would have been of little help.
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