We visited a secret World War 2 base | Bletchley Park Museum - 209

[@jeansteele6586]

In 2012 my Mum passed, so I left Canada and left home for England to say Goodbye ❤ Before leaving England to go back to Canada I went to the museum too. When I found my Mum’s name in the book of the people who helped break the code, she worked with Morse Code. I just broke down cried and grieved heavily for a long time , so glad my hubby had come back with me and held me up.

[@TSimon-dh7fg]

Love that you take us off the canals and rivers to see interesting and educational activities along the way! Thanks!

[@carolmckee5645]

Thanks for taking me to Bletchley! Have read books and watched movies, but never got to visit. These girls like those who worked on the bomb here in the US had to keep all this secret for decades.

[@smeghead7698]

When you research Alan Turing 's work for the post office you see how he evolved the ideas. Great vlog guys. Enjoyed. 👍

[@MisterStuzy]

it’s also more likely his death was accidental

[@christinehammell6365]

Really enjoyed that. Pigeons in my garden have been fed . Just back from my holiday cruising Loch Ness and the Caledonian Canal . I think the pigeons are glad to see me . xx

[@Lozicle]

Thank you for doing this vlog and keeping the story of these amazing people going

[@jaybee8547]

My grandparents worked at Bletchley: Grandpa was headhunted because he was a linguist - spoke 9 languages fluently. He died before the 50 year official secrets period was up, so we don't know much, but we do know he cavorted around Europe spying under the guise of a journalist; Meanwhile, my grandma - who was Austrian - worked on propaganda & misinformation radio broadcasts to Germany etc., even whilst pregnant with my mother (born 1942). Pre-war spying, my grandparents dined in a restaurant at the next table where Hitler was celebrating some great achievement by the Nazi party😐.

[@paisleyjane9606]

I love that: a. You go to museums (with helpful tips) b. You show us (if possible) the museums. I used to work in a museum that was busy until 9/11. Just as people were starting to come back, COVID hit. Keep going to museums, please, and continuing to learn! The algorithms took me back to your first vlog and I have to say that Gregory's Girl looks so much better now, inside and out! Good work!

[@BoatTime]

We love museums and learning stuff! We’re glad you enjoyed. We also have a video on the postal museum somewhere on our channel if you like museum videos ☺️ thanks for watching! ♥️

[@Roo-s_Life]

Brilliant, thank you 😊 xx

[@jeanmartin7527]

I read The Rose Code by Kate Quinn several years ago and loved it. It was amazing and wonderful to see the place and all the things that this historical novel brought to life. Thank you for sharing this!!

[@tessapetters3936]

Great vlog and so interesting. My husband can send morse at an amzing speed and receive it even faster. One of the only ways to remain in contact when all else fails. Bletchley is a fantastic place. Poor Alan Turin deserved much better.

[@SamnJD]

Thank you so much U2 for going into Bletchley Park and spending those six hours not only for yourselves but for us… I have watched quite a few movies about Bletchley Park and the life of Alan Turing. It truly was sad how his life ended when he did so much good. I am a World War II buff and I was not born during World War II, but 11 years after and I’m very very grateful that even though it took a tragedy for the USA to get involved we did because I found out I’m 48% British I do a lot of volunteering in my little town 2000 people and my newest is the museum.

[@BoatTime]

Thank you! It’s so interesting, admittedly we don’t know a huge amount about WW2, but we really like learning. Alan Turing’s story is so fascinating but so tragic too. We’re glad he at least gets recognition in today’s day. That’s so good of you! 🥰

[@annjarvis9300]

Awww thanks fir the history tour you could have worked there Amie with your live of solving puzzles 😊 tc now both pets to of course luv from the oldies 👍👍👍👍🤗🤗

[@Sharon-nc7gl]

Thank you for shinning a light on this with your fine voices keeping the history alive.. You represented Bletchley Park well

[@BoatTime]

thank you that means a lot ☺️ We enjoyed learning!

[@su-keenarrowboat664]

Great vlog guys! You've made us want to go so we're planning a visit towards the end of year when our boat will be winterised. Thank you, Keith & Sue NB Su-Kee

[@dawncollier8944]

Loved it, and it was so interesting ❤

[@chrischew7289]

love these more tech based asides you guys do! you also have a knack of making them fun!

[@themacs1974]

Thank you for the tips. We will be there in early June. Looking forward to it. 😎

[@ournarrowboatquest4894]

Hi guys, thanks for taking us to Bletchley, we are doing the GU this summer and had definite plans to visit so thanks for tip about the train!

[@annhamilton2060]

Great video. I have always wanted to go there. 😘

[@vickyf164]

Hey Wes and Amy 👋, thanks for showing us around, that was so interesting. Need to take my daughter as she would love it. Have a blessed week 🙏

[@marianneeckertjensen4723]

Really interesting. My father used to write on that kind of typewriter in the seventies.. 😃

[@BoatTime]

Glad you liked it! 😊 There’s something so satisfying about typing on a typewriter

[@sammierobinson9226]

Thank you for filming on your visits to places. I had read about this place during the war. It was good to see so much of it.

[@BoatTime]

Something a little different for us so we are glad you still enjoyed! thank you 🥰

[@absolutelyamanda2942]

Thank you for encouraging me to finish a book I've been struggling with. I love a book but now i refuse to give up on it.

[@gailponder4980]

What an interesting vlog,you guys did good,greetings from san antonio texas.

[@BoatTime]

Glad you enjoyed! Thanks for watching 😊

[@_Tiamat_.]

💜💙💚 Happy Tuesday everyone.

[@BoatTime]

Have a great week 🥰♥️

[@janetennant4790]

As always, an entertaining and informative vlog Really inspired by Alan Turing. So sad that he died in this way when he should have been hailed a hero. Jane and Kev and Kiki Dog.

[@allantavener7378]

I did this visit over 2 consecutive days last year and i was blown away by just how complex everything seemed to be, but at the same time frighteningly simple. Turing was a genius way ahead of his time, and much of what he did i used in some way or another during my time in the Royal Navy, especially in '82 down south. Thanks for posting this brought back happy memories of the trip with my partner before he passed.

[@BoatTime]

There was so much to learn and soak in wasn’t there! We’re really glad you had those lovely memories with your partner to look back on ♥️☺️ Sending you love!

[@Ritarelay]

I loved this!! ❤

[@Gaz1975-h6e]

Great vlog, looks amazing, so interesting.

[@BoatTime]

Thank you! It was so good!

[@bluedeva]

There is an amazing GrafArtwork celebrating Alan Turing on the A5103 and I always salute it as I drive past 🤗 So glad you checked out Bletchley museum 🤗

[@karenwallace9099]

You guys are rocking the videos with fun. Educational. Entertaining content. Super edited with awesome choices of music. Love it. You have given us yet another stellar part of your lives thanks for sharing.

[@juliemeanor6531]

Great job. I enjoy how much you enjoy doing all the things in the museum.

[@simonbiggs9102]

Brilliant Brilliant 🎉🎉🎉 episode

[@BoatTime]

Thanks Simon! 🤩

[@barryedwards4481]

Thanks Amy and Wes what another great vlog thanks for having us along for the day out it was great but Wes when you were playing with the phone on the table and a lady walked in you should have to her that someone wanted to speak to her on the phone thanks again stay safe and happy and safe boating cheers Barry from Victoria Australia 🇦🇺 ps: I sure Rufus would have enjoyed the day to bark at the new people

[@NicksAllotmentDiary]

Hi Amy and Wes. That was a really fascinating visit. I bet the audio guide really helps to explain what the buildings were used for. Take care. Nick

[@natashab2304]

The place looks amazing - what a great day out. So tragic about Alan Turing 😢😢😢

[@bobbing_along]

You guys! ❤ Your videos are SO GOOD

[@journeytakesatrip]

What an interesting place. You’ve sold it to me, I’ll definitely visit if I’m in the area. My son is home educated and interested in technology, especially computers, so it would be a great place to take him. Also we are both Neurodivergent -Autistic +ADHD, and Alan Turing was also Autistic and it was his brilliant Autistic mind that allowed him to think outside the box and come up with the inventions he did, so a great role model to show that Autists are capable of amazing things.

[@MelG-ut3hs]

Your video has definitely convinced me to go and visit Bletchley Park.

[@BoatTime]

We're glad! 😊 We hope you do and learn lots!

[@janeingram7331]

I wish I had visited here. I have been to the Uk 55 times and never visited here. You actually have benefited from the work they did here and your lives today are because of this work here. Several years ago, Prince Charles said that 67% of British people do not know the history of WWII, at least the younger generation. The history is in your face every day. I wrote a novel that I never published about the women who manned the canal boats during the war. How worthy their work was. So glad you are at Bletchley and caring about what you are witnessing. Best to you, Jane, Philadelphia

[@BoatTime]

At least you know for next time! 😊 We really enjoyed learning about it, it is true we aren’t really taught about it in school that much, or at least we weren’t. It was more world history. Hope you enjoyed 😊

[@MichaelDouglas-yo2gu]

Really enjoyed this - never been to Bletchley Park before. You both make excellent virtual tour guides 😊

[@BookmavenUSA]

As I’ve said before I get so excited when people go to Milton Keynes as I used to live there and my office was in Bletchley. Until the pandemic, I went back to England every year and was delighted in 2019 to visit Bletchley Park. It’s an amazing museum, when I lived in Milton Keynes Bletchley Park was still off-limits except for the mansion, which was a venue we had our secretaries birthday party there. I’m so enjoying your time on the Grand Union Canal as it makes me feel that I am back in Merry Old England. Not sure when I’ll get back now though as I have health issues, which makes traveling somewhat challenging. Love your vlog is they always so entertaining and informative. You are just a loveliest of couples. Keep up the good work greetings from across the pond in Northeast Pennsylvania.

[@bernishepherd4611]

I love pigeons too Amy but shocked that Wes tried to order a pepperoni pizza!!! Do they make vegan pepperoni?? 🤣 Great video as always you two 💛

[@larryalbert1027]

Greetings folks across the pond

[@BoatTime]

Have a great week Larry! 😊👋🏻

[@sheilajoseph9953]

Interesting 💚

[@LAM-eh6oe]

I went to Bletchley Park last year with my husband, we spent the whole day there it’s such an interesting place to visit. The tickets are valid for 12 months too.

[@BoatTime]

Totally agree! There’s so much to see and loads of interactive stuff 🤩

[@richardwalter1357]

Sylvia commenting….so that’s where you went when you were moored up near my house! My Auntie worked at Bletchley Park during the war,clerical work. She had NO idea of the importance of the work that was going on…..

[@BoatTime]

Haha yes, we enjoyed our visit 😊 Aw that’s so cool, she was a hero! 🙌🏻♥️

[@mummyminxy]

I've not watched all the video as you have inspired me to go and visit.. intact I might skip and see if you are on the boat again after , looks a great day out too 😀

[@BoatTime]

Ah thank you!! Glad it was entertaining! It was such a great day out! 🥰

[@yorkienick_og]

Another great vlog 👍🏻👍🏻 What episode are you guys on Narrow Escapes on C4?? 10 episodes dropped and not seen you guys apart from the opening credits!!

[@BoatTime]

We are week 3, 😊 so next week! Think we are on the wednesday, thursday friday of it but not sure yet thank you! ♥️

[@yorkienick_og]

Brilliant, thanks guys....... Looking forward to seeing the show 😀😀

[@jaybee8547]

PS. Great Bletchley Park tour vlog!🤔

[@revelationofapencil]

I’m pretty sure Amy tapped out “Subscribe to Boattime”

[@BoatTime]

good spot! 🤭

[@tubataxidriver1959]

On a stapler!

[@Orxenhorf]

Have to raise one point. They deciphered the messages there, and Turing created the Bombe to automate part of the work, but it was actually the Polish who had cracked the code and gave that knowledge to the Western Allies.

[@hazelmiller417]

wow I trained st Bletchley park 1968 interesting place...all sorts if rules and the mysterious mansion nobody allowed in or near.

[@margaretwilliams3504]

My dad was at Bletchley during the war.

[@theboldone5975]

hello what are the things people do when boating

[@debbiejames8429]

Hi guys just wonderingvif you are crick for the whole weekend. Have been following your adventures and would love to say hi

[@shanehumberstone5262]

My Shelly met ozzy osbourne there 🙂I’ve posted the photo on your fb post 😃

[@BoatTime]

that’s so cool! Haha yeah it seems him and jack visited during filming of a show!

[@michaelquinn8]

The channel is turning into 'Train Time'.

[@shazsharples3736]

my husbands great auntie worked at bletchley park when she was younger

[@pamelasmith9784]

O think the only thing I could understand is the bunny trial 😊😊

[@maurice22]

Went there in April 2024

[@rachelshonahague5718]

Could've got this wrong, but I'm sure there's a connection between Alan Turins death and the Apple computers Symbol.

[@BoatTime]

Apparently Alan Turing poisoned himself with an apple, and people asked Steve Jobs if that’s what the Apple logo represented - he said it wasn’t, but he wished it was

[@rachelshonahague5718]

@@BoatTime Aaaa thank you for that. Still don't fully understand code breaking lol but a great day out.xxxx

[@BoatTime]

@@rachelshonahague5718 haha us either to be honest 😂♥️

[@rachelshonahague5718]

@@BoatTime 🤣xx

[@Risingstar0324]

During the Vietnam Conflict I used a modified version of the Turing machine. I would be locked in a little green room for 72hours at a time. Coded messages would be passed through a slot in the door. I would use the machine to decrypt the messages, then reset it and have it re-encrypt the messages. Then I would pass a new coded message out the slot to be transmitted on. I was the only person at the time who knew what the messages said, between US commands stateside and on the front lines. The trade off was breakfast every morning with the XO in his suite, and sweet duty otherwise.

[@BoatTime]

woah that’s crazy!! You must’ve been very smart 😯 Hope the breakfast was worth it haha

[@scapingby]

it's not a british museum without a machine to flatten your 1p coin

[@BoatTime]

haha exactly and we are suckered in to them every time!

[@mazack00]

First :v

[@BoatTime]

yaaay! 🙌🏻 thank you

[@larryalbert1027]

Amy I have two live bunnies living in my yard

[@BoatTime]

aw cutee! 🐇