Bletchley Park

Thanks Guzz, Would make a good Christmas present, so I will have to drop a few hints to the family nearer the time. 😀
Jim.
Lincoln .7

I read this recently Jim
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/books/bookreviews/7904262/The-Secret-Life-of-Bletchley-Park-by-Sinclair-McKay-review.html

concentrates on the people side a bit more than some of the more technical books..

Sure thing 🙂 Will try and suggest a day out for my nan as I’m sure she’d like it there as she grew up in the war 🙂

If you do go Ash, can you take a few Pics, and post them on here?. 🙂
Cheers,
Jim.
Lincoln .7

This is only about 5 mins drive from my home in Beanhill. Been there before the restoration so it will be nice to go back sometime and see what it looks like now 🙂

I have an aunt through marriage who worked there.

Hi Bookman well, at least you had a try, although I do doubt that anything relating to them having anything relating to the actual machinery , code books etc would be in there anyway.
It was just a thought, and thanks again for putting yourself out.

Lincoln .7 🙂

Enigma Tavern.

Hi Lincoln. 7 Called at the Tavern today later in the morning but sadly still no sign of life, couldn’t really see much through the windows. Still, EGTC told you of their web site, didn’t know about that, not that it seems to show anything of Enigma interest. Or have I missed something? One of these days I will get inside there…..:rolleyes:

The Enigma Tavern has a website with photos on it. I dunno if we can post links here but look up Enigma Tavern Bletchley and you will get their site come up.

Thank you.

Lincoln .7

Thank you.

Lincoln .7

Enigma Tavern.

Hi Lincoln .7 Sorry to say that I’ve never been in the Tavern as I’m always there early morning,though strangely this thursday I will get a chance to look around. I’ll let you know later. Cheers Bookman 🙂

The Enigma Tavern has a website with photos on it. I dunno if we can post links here but look up Enigma Tavern Bletchley and you will get their site come up.

Hi bookman. Thanks for the photos, do they happen to have any exhibits in the pub that relate to Bletchley Park?.
Thanks.

Lincoln .7

Having re-read my post I think I may have been a little hard on Bletchley Park; I don’t want anybody to be put-off. I’d also like to hear from anybody who has had a more recent visit than me.

Overall there is great potential at the site for a code-breaking (and computer) museum but I think that there is great need for investment and I can understand the struggle that the current museum has in raising funds and bringing the site up to ‘modern’ museum standards.

I think the one you are thinking about is the four-rotor Enigma machine ‘Shark’ developed for the German Navy; this machine was famously stolen a while back, ‘ransomed’ and then finally posted to Jeremy Paxman at the BBC.

Hi C.D. I remember the theft of the one you mentioned, but I have a gut feeling that the Germans developed an 8 wheeler, just towards the end of the war, there again, I stand to be corrected.

Lincoln.7

Public House and village sign.

Yeah, I know what you mean actually. Its sad to think we dont really lookafter our own things as much as we could.

I think I heard they got some lottery funding, but I dont think it was much in comparison to what they really need.

When are you thinking of going there?

The trouble is bletchley park is quite run down, that is really true. However, it was still interesting to look around the house and the little huts too.
I think the only disappointment is that they dont seem to get as much credit and cash injection to restore it all as they should.

You can go on a tour there, or you can walk around on your own.

So, From what I can gather, this most historical building and huts have been left to go to rack and ruin, and we send money for overseas aid. You just couldn;t make it up.Mind you, it’s ONLY our National Heritage.
What about the Lottery funding repairs>. have they tried.

Lincoln .7

Having re-read my post I think I may have been a little hard on Bletchley Park; I don’t want anybody to be put-off. I’d also like to hear from anybody who has had a more recent visit than me.

Overall there is great potential at the site for a code-breaking (and computer) museum but I think that there is great need for investment and I can understand the struggle that the current museum has in raising funds and bringing the site up to ‘modern’ museum standards.

As for the enigma machine, didn’t they have an 8 wheel machine?

I think the one you are thinking about is the four-rotor Enigma machine ‘Shark’ developed for the German Navy; this machine was famously stolen a while back, ‘ransomed’ and then finally posted to Jeremy Paxman at the BBC.

The trouble is bletchley park is quite run down, that is really true. However, it was still interesting to look around the house and the little huts too.
I think the only disappointment is that they dont seem to get as much credit and cash injection to restore it all as they should.

You can go on a tour there, or you can walk around on your own.

Thanks CD for the info. Has anyone been there recently to give us an update please.As for the enigma machine, didn’t they have an 8 wheel machine?.

Lincoln .7