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13 produkter
175 kr
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The British government's top secret Code & Cypher School at Bletchley Park, otherwise known as Station X, was the unlikely setting for one of the most vital undercover operations of the Second World War. It was at Bletchley in present-day Milton Keynes that teams of code breakers succeeded in cracking Germany's supposedly unbreakable Enigma codes, thereby shortening the war by at least two years. Marion Hill has used the transcripts of some 200 interviews and memoirs from among the thousands of people who worked at Station X to give a remarkable insight into the daily lives of the civilian and service personnel who contributed to the breaking of the Enigma and other Axis codes.She explores their recruitment and training, their first impressions on arrival at Bletchley Park ('BP'), their working conditions, (including the in-house food and entertainment), and their time off in billets and beyond. These BP workers, from boffins to debs to ex-bank clerks and engineers, were united in the need to 'keep mum' - even with their family and close friends. However, the stressful burden on secrecy created divisions within the organisation, and illnesses; and many felt disappointed at the lack of acknowledgement for a vital job about which they were forbidden to speak until many years later.A selection of archive photographs and illustrations accompanies the text, drawn from the Bletchley Park Trust Archive and from the personal albums of those stationed at Bletchley.
128 kr
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Intersected by an ancient brook, Roman tracks, the eighteenth-century Grand Union Canal, the nineteenth-century London-Birmingham railway and a twentieth-century grid-road system, Bradwell has seen its fair share of change over the years, but its past and present remain inextricably intertwined. In this vivid full-colour book, Marion Hill’s collection of archive and modern photographs alongside her many fascinating stories chart the history of the town, from Roman settlers, to a disused railway line now threading a modern route as a cycle path. Bradwell Then & Now will surely prove irresistible for anyone who values the unique heritage of this historic place.
169 kr
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207 kr
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207 kr
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406 kr
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234 kr
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396 kr
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169 kr
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African-American Made
A Photo Journal of Six Families: Jones-Hardin, Davis-Meacham, Watson-Robinson
Häftad, Engelska, 2019
197 kr
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African-American Made
A Photo Journal of Six Families: Jones-Hardin, Davis-Meacham, Watson-Robinson
Inbunden, Engelska, 2019
288 kr
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African-American Made
A Photo Journal of Six Families: Jones-Hardin, Davis-Meacham, Watson-Robinson
Häftad, Engelska, 2019
492 kr
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178 kr
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Milton Keynes Through Time is a unique insight into the illustrious history of this part of the country. Reproduced in full colour, this is an exciting examination of Milton Keynes, the famous streets and the famous faces, and what they meant to the local people. Looking beyond the exquisite exterior of these well-kept photos, readers can see the historical context in which they are set. Through the author's factual captions for every picture, and carefully-selected choice of images, the reader can achieve a reliable view of the town's history. Readers are invited to follow a timeline of events and watch the changing face of Milton Keynes, as Marion Hill guides us through the town's vibrant streets. There is something for everyone here, whether they have lived in the area all their lives, or whether they are just visiting this lively town. It also shows how photography has continually evolved to keep up with an ever changing society.