WWII Bletchley Park codebreaker Ruth Bourne dies at 99
Tributes paid to Ruth Bourne, a Wren who operated Bombe machines to crack the Nazi Enigma cipher, a contribution hailed as 'truly historic'. Discover her remarkable story.
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Bletchley Park Enigma codebreaker Ruth Bourne dies aged 98
Tributes are paid to Ruth Bourne, a WWII Bletchley Park codebreaker who helped crack the Nazi Enigma cipher. Her work changed the course of the war. Read her remarkable story.
Forgotten WWII Pillbox Hidden at London Underground Station
Discover the WWII pillbox at Putney Bridge Station, a concrete relic from 1940 built as a last line of defence against German invasion. Learn its history and how to spot it today.
Heathrow's abandoned royal mansion that housed a king
Discover the forgotten history of Stanwell Place, the abandoned mansion near Heathrow that once housed King Faisal II of Iraq and played a crucial role in WWII D-Day planning.
Desperate Journey: WWII Drama Hits UK Cinemas
Review of 'Desperate Journey', a WWII drama following a Jewish boy's escape to Paris. Based on a true story, in UK cinemas from 28 November. Read our take.
King Charles hugs 105-year-old WWII veteran at Windsor
King Charles III shared a moving embrace with 105-year-old WWII veteran Yavar Abbas during a remembrance reception at Windsor Castle. The combat cameraman later revealed his heartfelt joke to the monarch.
Dutch Honour Black WWII Soldiers at Margraten
Dutch volunteers research and display photos of African American soldiers buried at Margraten cemetery, ensuring their stories are remembered 80 years after liberation.
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