Talks
Codebreaking through the mid-20th Century
The Road to Bletchley Park
My most popular talk: The Road to Bletchley Park incorporates the story of the women and men who worked in British codebreaking from 1914 to 1946. It will introduce you to the role of codebreaking from 1914 through the First World War, during the interwar period, and through the Second World War at Bletchley Park.
Codebreaking in The First World War
WWI Code Breaking
An introduction to British code breaking during The Great War. You will hear about the origins of Room 40 (Naval Intelligence) and MI1(b) (Military Intelligence) and their role in the War. You will also be able to ‘meet’ some of the men and women who worked in the two organisations and the roles they played during WWI.
Codebreaking in the Second World War
WWII Codebreaking
An introduction to British codebreaking during the Second World War. You will learn about why Bletchley Park in Buckinghamshire was chosen and how people were recruited to the organisation. You will be able to ‘meet’ some of the men and women who worked at Bletchley Park and learn about the roles they played in the Second World War.
The Women of Bletchley Park
An introduction to the women who worked at Bletchley Park, the roles they played during the Second World War. You will hear about the work they did, and be able to ‘meet’ some of the men and women who worked at Bletchley Park and learn about the roles they played.
The Special Operations Executive (WWII)
SOE: The Women of F-Section
An introduction to the work of the Special Operations Executive who ‘Set Europe Ablaze’ during the Second World War supporting the French Resistance in their fight to eliminate the Nazi threat.
SOE: The Women of F-Section and the Tempsford Connection
An introduction to the work of the Special Operations Executive who ‘Set Europe Ablaze’ during the Second World War supporting the French Resistance in their fight to eliminate the Nazi threat. The airfield at RAF Tempsford in Bedfordshire was used to fly some of the brave women from the F-Section behind enemy lines in France.
Other Specialist Talks
The Thrings: A Dunstable Family
An introduction to the Thring’s, Lionel who was the first Headmaster of Dunstable Grammar School, and his family. His elder two children both joined the War effort; his eldest daughter as one of the first WWI codebreakers, and his trail blazing youngest daughter who was the first full-time guide at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London.
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Occupied Britain: The Nazi's in the Channel Islands
An introduction to the Nazi's occupation of The Channel Islands from 30th June 1940 to 9th May 1945. It will introduce you to some of the interesting people who made the decisions on how to deal with the invading forces and how they were treated. You'll also learn about the little acts of defiance carried out by the islanders themselves.
Beyond the Imitation Game: The Real Story of Bletchley Park
Seen the film? Would you like to learn more about the true story of what happened at the Second World War CodeBreaking facility at Bletchley Park? In this talk you'll hear about some of the people in the film and other's who did not make the cut. The true story is far more fascinating than the Hollywoodised version!