The incredible story of Newnham College women’s work in the second world war. How the College sent more than 70 women to codebreak at Bletchley Park and for other vital work. And the detective work by a team of researchers that uncovered their role.
Video: Newnham and Bletchley Park: Women’s Work in World War II
Watch our video conversation between Newnham researchers Dr Gill Sutherland, Dr Sally Waugh and Frieda Midgley on the incredible story, concealed for decades, of over 70 Newnham College alumnae who worked in codebreaking at Bletchley Park during World War II.
With great thanks to Bletchley Park who have been integral in helping us conduct this research. This is an ongoing body of work so please look out for any future developments and do get in touch if you have any questions or your own stories to tell.