MEMBERSHIP EVENTS Join the Friends of Bletchley Park and be the first to see new exhibitions and receive priority booking for all other events. To join, visit www.bletcheypark.org.uk/ friends, call +44 (0)1908 272652, or email friends@bletchleypark.org.uk
BLETCHLEY PARK PRESENTS... As part of the benefits of membership, Friends receive two weeks priority booking for this popular lecture series held at Bletchley Park each month. Tickets are £20 per person for each lecture. Tickets are still available for the spring events in May, June and July from the Bletchley Park shop on telephone 01908 272684. FORTHCOMING LECTURES THIS SPRING SEASON
EXHIBITION PRIVATE VIEWS COMING SOON… WORLD WAR ONE – THE ROAD TO BLETCHLEY PARK Thursday 4 June 2015 (6–8pm) A new major exhibition with a fresh perspective on the story of World War One, revealing the history of the British Intelligence Service to commemorate the 100th anniversary events around the country. A private view for Friends of Bletchley Park in Block C with wine and refreshments served and a talk by the Exhibition Research Co-ordinator, Sarah Ralph. Sarah will reveal the fascinating research and some exciting finds (such as the original Room 40 charter) which give a human perspective to the World War One signals intelligence story. RSVP to friends@bletchleypark.org.uk to reserve your place.
17 May Jerry White Talking on his new book Zeppelin Nights, Jerry White looks at the Zeppelin air raids in World War One. 21 June Taylor Downing Taylor Downing will be talking about his new book Secret Warriors: Key Scientists, Code Breakers and Propagandists of the Great War. 19 July Sinclair McKay Sinclair McKay will talk about RAF Fighter Command to tie in with the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Britain.
Priority booking for autumn events opens on 1 May: 20 September Tessa Dunlop Tessa Dunlop will speak about her new book The Bletchley Girls, telling the stories of 15 extraordinary women from diverse backgrounds (Jewish girls, debutantes, factory workers and foreigners) who were selected to work in Britain’s most secret wartime organisation, Bletchley Park. Friends will be notified of further dates as they are confirmed through the e-newsletter with priority booking.
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