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Post by dit on Mar 5, 2012 1:13:36 GMT
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Post by crumbs on Mar 5, 2012 9:59:36 GMT
Two thoughts spring to mind: the first one is 'I could have been there!' as Bletchley is only an hour away. But to leg it now would take some explaining to Mr Crumbs.
Secondly, I agree Dit - he would be very interested. We went there a few months ago: MC was in his element - he loves history, WW2, computers and heroes. Turing was definitely one of those and so sadly overlooked for so long. I enjoyed it too as I am also interested in history (twas my BA): you get a real sense of the time and place at Bletchley Park.
PS quick mod - did history of art with history, twas a joint degree.
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Post by morganstarr89 on Mar 5, 2012 11:02:47 GMT
This is happening right now, 11am. oh my. If only I'd of known earlier!  it's only 57 miles away. damn it. Good news is there'll be new pictures to drool over!  |
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Post by jacqui on Mar 5, 2012 11:15:03 GMT
Dam and blast - 15 minutes down the road again and where am I - at chuffing work   More notice next time Dit ;D |
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Post by dit on Mar 5, 2012 12:04:24 GMT
I did my best - posted as soon as I saw the info! However, this might make up for it..... James inspecting the Colossus machine at Bletchley this morning.  |
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Post by jacqui on Mar 5, 2012 12:06:39 GMT
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Post by dit on Mar 5, 2012 13:13:05 GMT
sorrysorrysorrysorrysorry *goes into garden to look for birch twigs to beat self with*These might help, plus he was interviewed by a journalist from BBC Look East (news) if anyone has that region, might well be on tonight.   |
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Post by slfriend79 on Mar 5, 2012 13:33:50 GMT
Documentally posted this on Twitter...
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Post by dit on Mar 5, 2012 13:35:28 GMT
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Post by jacqui on Mar 5, 2012 14:33:57 GMT
Still not helping  nice pics  |
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Post by crumbs on Mar 5, 2012 14:52:58 GMT
He does look interested. I really like James's involvement with this. It is a fascinating place and deserves all the support it can get.
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Post by jacqui on Mar 5, 2012 15:05:43 GMT
He does look interested. I really like James's involvement with this. It is a fascinating place and deserves all the support it can get. Absolutely agree 100% Crumbs. Its a very interesting place i never get bored of visiting it, everytime i get a new visitor i drag them along if i can ;D Any excuse! |
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Post by fallatyourfeet on Mar 5, 2012 15:15:55 GMT
I'm in Look East's "East" news region so I'll look out for James tonight and let you know. I won't be able to see Look East's "West" news reports  but both programmes will be on iplayer. Phew. |
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Post by slfriend79 on Mar 5, 2012 15:38:22 GMT
Documentally has posted some audio. |
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Post by fallatyourfeet on Mar 5, 2012 15:58:18 GMT
Documentally has posted some audio. Enjoyed that. Thanks.  Aww, he's going to buy them a vacuum cleaner. What a sweetie. |
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Post by morganstarr89 on Mar 5, 2012 16:13:36 GMT
He's wearing my favourite shirt <3
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Post by crumbs on Mar 5, 2012 16:18:09 GMT
Documentally has posted some audio. Really enjoyed that, thank you - James is a good chap isn't he? |
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Post by aeromanda on Mar 5, 2012 17:30:52 GMT
Documentally has posted some audio. Really enjoyed that, thank you - James is a good chap isn't he? I'm so incredibly dense when it comes to anything computer related.  I couldn't figure out how to play this. There was no "play" button that I could see just a time line. Any suggestions? |
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Post by slfriend79 on Mar 5, 2012 18:24:39 GMT
The big blue button with an arrow on it is the 'Play Button', aeromanda. Just click on it. |
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Post by jacqui on Mar 5, 2012 18:48:52 GMT
Just see him on the news - short but very sweet ;D He has such enthusiasm for things of such historic importance, he really should be a teacher ;D The audio is fab sounds like he had a grand day out and i have no doubt a Dyson (or some other brand) is being ordered as I type if not already on its way to Bletchley park (and a tea pot!) Thanks for posting SF ;D |
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Post by jacqui on Mar 5, 2012 19:11:47 GMT
excuse double post - more pics   |
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Post by TheDaisy on Mar 5, 2012 19:54:12 GMT
Aw maaaan how many times have I been to Bletchley Park? And like Jacqui, I'm not too far from there. Is it too awful for me to say that my mum has a shirt very similar to the one worn today by James ;D |
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Post by mightybabs on Mar 5, 2012 22:26:17 GMT
Documentally has posted some audio. Man, where are my earbuds? James's rich, deep voice in my head = absolute bliss. |
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Post by amie8 on Mar 5, 2012 23:19:32 GMT
Well done, James, for giving a name check to Bill Tutte at the beginning of that interview. He and Tommy Flowers tend to get overshadowed by Turing's reputation, but they deserve their own exhibition for their massive contribution to the war effort and to computing in general.
(If you don't know who they are, look 'em up - fascinating)
Turing, Tutte and Flowers would be so proud ;D
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Post by jmsquared on Mar 6, 2012 0:31:35 GMT
Loved the interview (that voice....)and all the pics. Thanks all. And you're so right Crumbs - he IS a good chap!
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Post by dit on Mar 6, 2012 2:18:22 GMT
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Post by Vivienne on Mar 6, 2012 2:44:17 GMT
He is just so humble. He definitely should have been a teacher. His interest in so many things is a joy to see.
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Post by morganstarr89 on Mar 6, 2012 9:31:05 GMT
Yum. I love that he didn't manage to cut it first time. he's so adorable. |
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Post by pie on Mar 6, 2012 11:19:04 GMT
My first thought when I saw this: we need a Pic of the Year thread! |
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Post by fallatyourfeet on Mar 6, 2012 16:08:47 GMT
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it's only 57 miles away. damn it.
I love a man who can handle a gun 
I couldn't figure out how to play this. There was no "play" button that I could see just a time line. Any suggestions? 
