Bletchley Park

[smallhobbit]

Bletchley Park was where the codebreakers in WWII worked.  It was a mansion purchased just before the war in its own grounds, quite secluded, and gradually as more people came to work there during the war, further huts were put up to provide work space for the 9,000 who were working there by the end of the war.

It was where codebreakers like Alan Turing worked, where they transcribed messages sent by Enigma machines and others.  It was all extremely secretive, and for many it was extremely monotonous, it was vital war work and by intercepting and transcribing messages much information was passed on.

There was a lot to take in, covering the different aspects of the work and the variety of people who worked there.  We were there for six hours, including stopping for lunch, and only just covered everything as much as we wanted.  The visit was The Daughter's birthday present, so naturally we had to visit the shop as well!

I took very few photos - there's a bit more information here on their website

The mansion, which was the headquarters and recreational area, once the different codebreaking sections moved into their own huts, plus one of the griffins by the main entrance.

   

A 1938 ambulance, which has been in a number of films, together with a 2023 Ambulance Technician/Student Paramedic:

Comments

[rusty_armour]

Given its history, Bletchley Park must be a fascinating place to visit! I absolutely love your photos, especially the one of the griffin and the 2023 Ambulance Technician/Student Paramedic (who I assume is your daughter).

[smallhobbit]

It was really interesting - so much to see and absorb. And yes, the AT/SP is the Daughter.