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In the world of spies

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ITS WORK WAS crucial in World War II and continues to fascinate 250,000 visitors a year. The listening posts, codebreaki­ng machines and Colossus, the world’s first electronic computer, at Bletchley Park, near Milton Keynes, join Jodrell Bank and Greenwich on Historic England’s list of top 10 science and innovation places to visit – part of its ‘A history of England in 100 Places’ campaign. The top 10 “demonstrat­es that England has a long tradition of finding creative solutions to problems of worldwide significan­ce,” said Historic England’s chief executive Duncan Wilson. “It’s vital we remember these places and events as an inspiratio­n to continuing our tradition of experiment­ing, inventing and creating.” The museum is open all year; for details, visit www.bletchleyp­ark.org.uk

 ??  ?? MAIN Bletchley Park’s crucial work in WWII continues to fascinate INSET Colossus was one of the world’s first electronic computers
MAIN Bletchley Park’s crucial work in WWII continues to fascinate INSET Colossus was one of the world’s first electronic computers

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