1940s Bomb Casing Found in Garden Repurposed as Beer Cooler

Ross Miller's barbecue plans were interrupted by the discovery of a wartime relic, which was safely deactivated and is now being creatively reused.

Ross Miller discovered a 1940s 25-pounder bomb casing in his garden in Putley, Herefordshire, while preparing for a barbecue.
The discovery prompted a police response, with a 100-metre cordon set up to ensure public safety until the bomb casing was inspected.
An Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) unit confirmed the casing posed no explosive threat, deactivating and returning it to Mr. Miller as a souvenir.
The bomb casing, originally mistaken for a water system component, is now being repurposed by Mr. Miller as a beer cooler for future gatherings.
Mr. Miller's barbecue plans, initially disrupted by the discovery, have been rescheduled, with the deactivated bomb casing set to be a unique talking point.