Beyond the Imitation Game: The Real Story of Bletchley Park

Beyond the Imitation Game: The Real Story of Bletchley Park 🕵️‍♂️

A Tapped In Talk With Bryony Norburn

A lecture in a pub with a nice cold beverage... what more could you want? 🍻 We're swapping whiteboards for bar stools and boring PowerPoints for pints.

Have you ever wondered what really went on at Bletchley Park during the Second World War? Step beyond the Hollywood myths and uncover the true story behind Britain's top-secret codebreaking operation in this engaging and eye-opening talk by Modern Historian, Bryony Norburn.

Bryony brings to life the people, places, and ingenuity that made Bletchley Park so extraordinary. You'll discover why this unassuming Buckinghamshire estate was chosen, the real truth behind the famous crossword recruitment tests, and the remarkable machines created by Bletchley Park and Post Office boffins to help break enemy codes. 🧩⚙️

Whether you're a history enthusiast, curious about wartime intelligence, or simply fascinated by the stories behind The Imitation Game, this talk will leave you informed, inspired, and full of new insight. 🇬🇧

What You'll Learn 📘

🔍 Why Bletchley Park was chosen as the home of British codebreaking

🧠 The truth behind the crossword recruitment tests

⚙️ How codebreaking machines like the Bombe really worked

👩‍💻 The people behind the secrets, from Turing and Welchman to the women of Bletchley Park

🌍 The vital role of languages and military services in cracking enemy codes

Event Details

🗓️Thursday 28th January

🚪Doors open at 8pm

⏰8:30-9:30pm

📍Duke of Clarence, Marlow

Speaker: Bryony Norburn.

Address: 56-58 High St, Marlow SL7 1AH

See you there 💡