Newnham and Bletchley Park: Women’s Work in World War II

A new exhibition unveiled earlier this year tells the incredible story of Newnham College women’s war work, at Bletchley Park and beyond. More than 70 students and alumnae were secretly recruited for World War Two codebreaking work at Bletchley Park, thanks partly to the personal connections of three Newnham women, Alda Milner-Barry, former Principal Pernel Strachey and Ray Strachey.

The Newnham stories showcased in this exhibition have been uncovered by alumna Dr Sally Waugh (NC 1973), historian and Fellow Emerita Dr Gillian Sutherland, and College Archivist Frieda Midgley, who worked closely with staff at Bletchley Park.

Timings & Tours

Friday 06 September:

1330-1530

Saturday 07 September:

1330-1530

Location & directions

Newnham College, Sidgwick Avenue, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB3 9DF

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

Please book on to a 10 minute timed slot via the booking link. The last timed slot will be 3.10pm Please arrive within your 10 minute time slot. We may not be able to guarantee entry if you arrive outside your timed slot.

Booking website:

https://www.opencambridge.cam.ac.uk/events/newnham-and-bletchley-park-womens-work-world-war-ii

Additional information

Max no of people per tour:

30

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