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Bletchley Park
23 Comments CherryPie on Jan 24th 2023
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I am very familiar with the history of Bletchley Park, and am well aware of its importance during WW2. But I have never seen photos of the building, inside or out, nor have I seen the offices and furniture. Many thanks for helping us relive an era that has long gone.
There is so much more to see than I have shown here. We need to go back to see what we missed.
What a beautiful building to be housed in – such an interesting post. I would love to visit.
It is well worth a visit but you need a full day to see it all.
I guess you have seen the film about this, Cherie – if not, please try to catch it. I am particularly pleased to see your picture of Alan Turing’s office
I haven’t seen the film I will have to see if it is available on Amazon Prime.
a very nice post, CP. i like the interiors and the glass work in the fourth to last shot. it must be an inspiring place.
It is inspiring. It also brings back memories of similar offices although not on such a grand style.
The architecture is exquisite. Loved the beautiful inner glimpse.
Could not ger Alan Turing clearly
En the virtual trip.
Thank you dear Cheri
Hugs and love
The house and grounds are stunning, it is a shame that the upper floor of the house isn’t open to the public.
You can click on the photo twice to enlarge it for better detail.
*hugs*
I have a twitter friend who was on Desert Island Discs – she wrote a fascinating book about Bletchley Park!
Happy New Year
Dx
Happy New Year to you too
After our visit I picked up a book on Bletchley from a local garden centre. I haven’t had the chance to read it yet.
Have you seen the film, the Imitation Game?
Worth watching.
I have not seen the film although I do know the story of Alan Turing.
When I was there, I saw a statue of Turing made entirely from wire clothes hangers.
Did you see it too?
Rather scary though! Reminded me of the horror film, Hellraiser.
I didn’t notice the statue of Turin.
Rather strangely… When Mr C clicked on Amazon Prime viewing yesterday The Imitation Game was on the front page!!!
It is now downloaded for us to watch at our leisure.
Ha ha… Big Brother has been watching you!
Remember, mum’s the word.
It is such a fascinating place. I don’t believe the popular films are particularly accurate, but at least they give the place a well-deserved plug! I’m impressed that it was never mentioned on my history course at university!
My take and photos here https://bitaboutbritain.com/bletchley-park-enigma-ultra/
It seems that there is a history block in education. This week we visited the Cosford Cold War Museum with an young relative. Our young relative had not heard of the Cold War and how near the superpowers had got to mutual extinction.
One of his school subjects was history…
And for the record my history classes only taught me about the industrial evolution. I learned no wider history from my school years.
I’d love to visit Bletchly Park one day.
I hope you get the opportunity.
what an interesting post that you put up Cherie… it was a great job that these people did breaking the cipher codes of the German army that saved many lives… thanks for sharing it with us….peter:)
I am glad you found it interesting.