"At nearly 2,000 years old, London certainly isn't short on historic sites. Practically everywhere you go in the city, you'll come across a house, a church, a sculpture or a sign that has been there for centuries and has some kind of story to tell. But the capital only scratches the surface of the UK's rich and fascinating history, so it's worth venturing out now and again."
"Just 40 minutes from Euston, the town is best known for Bletchley Park, which was the top-secret headquarters of Britain's codebreaking organisation during World War II. These days, the mansion is fully open to the public as a museum and heritage attraction that unveils all the mind blowing and pioneering work of the mathematicians and scientists (such as Alan Turing) that worked there."
"The estate is also home to the National Museum of Computing, where you can see Colossus, which was the first programmable electronic digital computer and Turing's Bombe, the electro-mechanical device used to break Germany's enigma-enciphered messages. Bletchley itself is rather quiet, but there's the 116-acre Blue Lagoon Nature Reserve for a refreshing stroll or eateries like Panzini for stuffed cheesy Italian sandwiches or the Turing Key for pub grub and a pint."
London contains numerous historic sites spanning nearly 2,000 years, but nearby destinations reveal more of the UK's history. Bletchley, a 40-minute train ride from Euston, housed Bletchley Park, the top-secret headquarters of Britain's World War II codebreaking organisation. The park's mansion functions as a museum and heritage attraction showcasing pioneering work by mathematicians and scientists, including Alan Turing. The estate also hosts the National Museum of Computing, with Colossus and Turing's Bombe on display. Bletchley town is quiet but offers the 116-acre Blue Lagoon Nature Reserve and local eateries such as Panzini and the Turing Key.
Read at Time Out London
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