Google in love with Bletchley Park

[STEED]

Technology giant Google normally has its eyes fixed firmly on the future. But it has turned its attention to an old house in England to help preserve a slice of computing history.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-15739984

I'm glad Bletchley is now staying as for a time it was facing the axe but no more.

I went over to Bletchley last month for the first time, damn good day out. A bit costly but worth it.

[Jimbuna]

Another one on my 'Places to Visit' list.

[Herr-Berbunch]

Good, it's already shocking if you look on Google Maps the encroachment of 'new build' housing estate right up to the back door of the manor house, which along with most of the out-buildings is commercial premises now.

[papa_smurf]

Originally Posted by jimbuna

Another one on my 'Places to Visit' list.

Same here, we need to teach others that us brits built the worlds first semi-programmable computer.

[Sailor Steve]

Originally Posted by papa_smurf

Same here, we need to teach others that us brits built the worlds first semi-programmable computer.

NO YOU DIDN'T! THAT'S A LIE! Why, I know for a fact...

Wait, whut?

You also invented the hedgehog (the weapon, not the critter). I know this because if we self-centered arrogant yankees had done so it would be known as the 'porcupine'.

[Jimbuna]

Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

NO YOU DIDN'T! THAT'S A LIE! Why, I know for a fact...

Wait, whut?

You also invented the hedgehog (the weapon, not the critter). I know this because if we self-centered arrogant yankees had done so it would be known as the 'porcupine'.

LOL

[papa_smurf]

Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

You also invented the hedgehog (the weapon, not the critter). I know this because if we self-centered arrogant yankees had done so it would be known as the 'porcupine'.

But hedgehog sounds so innocent.... "awww thats cute..... BOOM!"

[Sailor Steve]

Originally Posted by papa_smurf

But hedgehog sounds so innocent.... "awww thats cute..... BOOM!"

Which is why it's a good thing you guys thought it up.

[STEED]

Originally Posted by papa_smurf

Same here, we need to teach others that us brits built the worlds first semi-programmable computer.

We beat you Yanks to it, just one snag, we forgot to patent it.


Any how some info..

World's largest collection of enigma machines. On my visit they just got hold of a Luftwaffe all metal box one.

Good collection of other cypher machines.

Bombe rebuilt! Yes they did it.

Colossus rebuilt and working.

£12 adults £10 O.A.P's
To see Colossus separate charge £2
Free return within one year of your visit.

Word of warning..Cafe is costly and packed out

[papa_smurf]

Originally Posted by STEED

We beat you Yanks to it, just one snag, we forgot to patent it.

And then it was smashed up due to it been top secret.

[STEED]

Originally Posted by papa_smurf

And then it was smashed up due to it been top secret.

But as said rebuilt.