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July 17, 2014 Bletchley Park Podcast Extra - E38 - Lady Marion Body
July 2014
HRH The Duchess of Cambridge visited Bletchley
Park on the 18th of June to mark the officially opening
of the 8.5 million pound restorations, but she also
had a much more personal reason for her visit as
both her paternal grandmother & great aunt worked
in Hut 16 at The Government Codes and Cipher
School during World War 2.
Lady Marion Body worked alongside the twins, Valerie
and Mary Glassborow and one of the highlights of the
Royal Visit was when the Princess sat down with Lady
Body to find out more about what her ancestors had
done during the war.
In this EXTRA’s episode we bring you both an interview
that Podcast host Katherine Lynch recorded with Lady
Body a few weeks before the special day and one from
Gareth Lloyd of BBC 3 Counties Radio, a few minutes
after her meeting with HRH.
Thanks to Nick, Gareth, Nia and Mark from BBC Three
Counties for allowing us to bring you their interview.
Picture: ©shaunarmstrong/mubsta.com
#BPark, #Bletchleypark, #ww2veteran, #enigma,
#BritishMonarchy, #BBC3CR
23 min
July 10, 2014 E24 - HRH The Duchess of Cambridge at Bletchley Park
July 2014
This month we take you behind the scenes during
HRH The Duchess of Cambridge’s visit on 18 June,
meeting the Veteran who worked with her grandmother
and some of those involved in the transformation of
Bletchley Park.
Valerie Glassborow, The Duchess of Cambridge’s
paternal grandmother, worked as a Foreign Office
Civilian, towards the end of the war, alongside her
twin sister, Mary, in Hut 16. They went on to marry
the Middleton brothers. But before that, they shared
a very special moment in history with their friend and
colleague, Lady Marion Body, who met The Duchess
and told her all about it.
Also in this month’s episode, the school holidays are
fast approaching and if you’re wondering how on earth
to fill the long, hazy days, look no further. Bletchley Park
will hold Family Fun Wednesdays throughout the summer
holidays, with spy and craft workshops, special trails,
guided tours for children and the chance to handle artefacts.
We listen in on Volunteer Guide Derek Cullen’s special tour,
for a taste of what’s in store this summer.
Picture: ©shaunarmstrong/mubsta.com
#BPark, #Bletchleypark, #ww2veteran, #enigma,
#BritishMonarchy
55 min
July 10, 2014 The Bletchley Park Podcast - E24 - HRH The Duchess of Cambridge at Bletchley Park
July 2014
This month we take you behind the scenes during
HRH The Duchess of Cambridge’s visit on 18 June,
meeting the Veteran who worked with her grandmother
and some of those involved in the transformation of
Bletchley Park.
Valerie Glassborow, The Duchess of Cambridge’s
paternal grandmother, worked as a Foreign Office
Civilian, towards the end of the war, alongside her
twin sister, Mary, in Hut 16. They went on to marry
the Middleton brothers. But before that, they shared
a very special moment in history with their friend and
colleague, Lady Marion Body, who met The Duchess
and told her all about it.
Also in this month’s episode, the school holidays are
fast approaching and if you’re wondering how on earth
to fill the long, hazy days, look no further. Bletchley Park
will hold Family Fun Wednesdays throughout the summer
holidays, with spy and craft workshops, special trails,
guided tours for children and the chance to handle artefacts.
We listen in on Volunteer Guide Derek Cullen’s special tour,
for a taste of what’s in store this summer.
Picture: ©shaunarmstrong/mubsta.com
#BPark, #Bletchleypark, #ww2veteran, #enigma,
#BritishMonarchy
55 min
July 08, 2014 Bletchley Park Presents - Guy Burt & Sarah Harding
July 2014
This September, Bletchley Park Presents Guy Burt
and Sarah Harding, the creative partnership which
brought us the second series of the hit ITV drama,
The Bletchley Circle. As part of the prestigious
Bletchley Park Presents lecture series, Guy will tell
the story behind this ripping yarn, exploring how
he created the strong female characters and why
he based their lasting bond at Bletchley Park during
World War Two.
Sarah Harding, Director of the second two-part story
in series two of The Bletchley Circle, will discuss her
highly personal connection to the Bletchley Park story.
After filming on site last year, Sarah told the Bletchley
Park Podcast what it meant to her.
For tickets please go to https://www.bletchleypark.org.uk/shop/p.rhtm/130872/777790-BletchleyParkPresents_GuyBurtandSarah_Harding.html
Picture: ©ITV
#BPark, #Bletchleypark, #enigma, #ladynerds
4 min
June 30, 2014 Sir John Scarlett - McAfee Cyber Security Exhibit Launch
June 2014
McAfee, part of Intel Security, today announced the
official opening of its international Cyber Security
Exhibition and Computer Learning Zone at Bletchley
Park, as part of its five-year collaborative partnership
with the home of the World War Two Codebreakers.
Sir John Scarlett gave a speech on the impact and
importance of Bletchley Park, online safety and the
role of women in Cyber Security.
Picture: ©shaunarmstrong/mubsta.com
#BPark, #Bletchleypark, #enigma, #McAfee,
#AudioMo,
8 min
June 25, 2014 Extra - E37 - Royal Visit with BBC 3 Counties
June 2014
On Wednesday 18 June, Her Royal Highness The Duchess
of Cambridge visited Bletchley Park to mark completion of
the eight million pound, Heritage Lottery Fund supported
restoration project. This uniquely historic site has been
restored to its wartime glory, enabling visitors to experience
what it was like for the Codebreakers who worked here and
creating a permanent and fitting tribute to those extraordinary
men and women.
Among the honoured guests was Nick Coffer from BBC Three
Counties Radio, who broadcast his entire afternoon show from
a great vantage point next to the Oval.
Thanks to Nick, Gareth, Nia and Mark from BBC Three
Counties for allowing us to bring you highlights of their show.
Picture: ©shaunarmstrong/mubsta.com
#BPark, #Bletchleypark,#AudioMo, #ww2veteran, #enigma,
#BritishMonarchy, #BBC3CR
1 hr
June 25, 2014 Bletchley Park Podcast Extra - E37 - Royal Visit with BBC 3 Counties
June 2014
On Wednesday 18 June, Her Royal Highness The Duchess
of Cambridge visited Bletchley Park to mark completion of
the eight million pound, Heritage Lottery Fund supported
restoration project. This uniquely historic site has been
restored to its wartime glory, enabling visitors to experience
what it was like for the Codebreakers who worked here and
creating a permanent and fitting tribute to those extraordinary
men and women.
Among the honoured guests was Nick Coffer from BBC Three
Counties Radio, who broadcast his entire afternoon show from
a great vantage point next to the Oval.
Thanks to Nick, Gareth, Nia and Mark from BBC Three
Counties for allowing us to bring you highlights of their show.
Picture: ©shaunarmstrong/mubsta.com
#BPark, #Bletchleypark,#AudioMo, #ww2veteran, #enigma,
#BritishMonarchy, #BBC3CR
1 hr
June 10, 2014 E23 - The Transformation of Bletchley Park
June 2014
The transformation of Bletchley Park is now complete & on
the 18th of June, HRH The Duchess of Cambridge will visit
to launch the completed restoration. In this month’s episode
we take you inside Code breaking Huts 3 and 6 & the new
Block C Visitor Centre with the first people to see them
restored to their wartime glory; the Veterans themselves.
We join RAF Veteran Sergeant Bernard Morgan when he
met his modern day equivalent, RAF Aerospace Battle
Manager, Flight Lieutenant Vikki Thorpe, on a recent visit
to Bletchley Park. He shares his D-Day memories with us
& finally gets to use the once Top Secret Type X machine
that he used to help direct aircraft in the days following the
Normandy landings; that he thought he would never
see again.
The importance of Bletchley Park’s role in the D-Day
deception should not be underestimated. Senior Archivist,
Richard Lewis & founding member of the Bletchley Park
Trust, Peter Wescombe, explain how messages decrypted
at Bletchley Park showed that the feint had been swallowed
whole, leading Germany to believe that the invasion would
be at the Pas de Calais rather than Normandy. A new
exhibition, Secrets Revealed - Introducing Bletchley Park,
uncovers the Government Code and Cypher School’s
involvement in D Day in depth.
Picture: ©shaunarmstrong/mubsta.com
#BPark, #Bletchleypark, #AudioMo, #DDay70,
#WW2, ##BritishMonarchy, #enigma,
41 min
June 10, 2014 The Bletchley Park Podcast - E23 - The Transformation of Bletchley Park
June 2014
The transformation of Bletchley Park is now complete & on
the 18th of June, HRH The Duchess of Cambridge will visit
to launch the completed restoration. In this month’s episode
we take you inside Code breaking Huts 3 and 6 & the new
Block C Visitor Centre with the first people to see them
restored to their wartime glory; the Veterans themselves.
We join RAF Veteran Sergeant Bernard Morgan when he
met his modern day equivalent, RAF Aerospace Battle
Manager, Flight Lieutenant Vikki Thorpe, on a recent visit
to Bletchley Park. He shares his D-Day memories with us
& finally gets to use the once Top Secret Type X machine
that he used to help direct aircraft in the days following the
Normandy landings; that he thought he would never
see again.
The importance of Bletchley Park’s role in the D-Day
deception should not be underestimated. Senior Archivist,
Richard Lewis & founding member of the Bletchley Park
Trust, Peter Wescombe, explain how messages decrypted
at Bletchley Park showed that the feint had been swallowed
whole, leading Germany to believe that the invasion would
be at the Pas de Calais rather than Normandy. A new
exhibition, Secrets Revealed - Introducing Bletchley Park,
uncovers the Government Code and Cypher School’s
involvement in D Day in depth.
Picture: ©shaunarmstrong/mubsta.com
#BPark, #Bletchleypark, #AudioMo, #DDay70,
#WW2, ##BritishMonarchy, #enigma,
41 min
June 06, 2014 The Crucial Link - Bletchley Park & the D-Day Deception
June 2014
The importance of Bletchley Park’s role in the D-Day
deception should not be underestimated.
Messages decrypted at Bletchley Park showed that the
feint had been swallowed whole, leading Germany to
believe that the invasion would be at the Pas de Calais
rather than Normandy.
Katherine Lynch talked to Bletchley Park’s Senior Archivist,
Richard Lewis, and historian and founding member of the
Bletchley Park Trust, Peter Westcombe.
Picture: ©shaunarmstrong/mubsta.com
#BPark, #Bletchleypark, #enigma, #DDay70,
#WW2, #Overlord, #AudioMo,
5 min

About Bletchley Park

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Bletchley Park is the home of British codebreaking and a birthplace of modern information technology. It played a major role in World War Two, producing secret intelligence which had a direct and profound influence on the outcome of the conflict. The site is now a museum and heritage attraction, open daily.