Top 10 Tourist Attractions in Milton Keynes - Travel England
Top 10 Tourist Attractions in Milton Keynes - Travel England:
Bletchley Park, Milton Keynes Museum, Milton Keynes Theatre, The National Museum of Computing, Gulliver's Land, Stadium mk, Thrift Farm, Emberton Country Park, MK Gallery, The Centre MK
Milton Keynes Best Places to visit
In this video I show you all the best places to go on your visit to Milton Keynes. Stay tuned to the end as I show you the best places to shop, eat and drink, get active and enjoy your visit.
MK Shopping Centre (Centre MK)
Included Sites:
- Snow Dome (Xscape)
- Theatre District
- MK Gallery
- Hotel La Tour
- Campbell Park
- Willen Lake
- Gulivers Land
- MK Dons Stadium
- Tree cathedral
- National Sci Fi museum
- Pixel Bunker
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This video is a short Milton Keynes travel guide. Milton Keynes UK has been granted city status as part of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations, making it Buckinghamshire's first city. In the 1960s, the UK government decided that a further generation of new towns was needed to relieve housing congestion in London.
23dr January 1967, the day of Designated New Town, became birthday of Milton Keynes.
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0:12 Short City's Story
0:40 Milton Keynes Museum / Interactive Exhibition
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Places to see in ( Milton Keynes - UK )
Places to see in ( Milton Keynes - UK )
Milton Keynes, locally abbreviated to MK, is a large town in Buckinghamshire, England. Milton Keynes is the administrative centre of the Borough of Milton Keynes and was formally designated as a new town on 23 January 1967, with the design brief to become a city in scale. Milton Keynes is located about 45 miles (72 km) north-west of London.
At designation, Milton Keynes 89 km2 (34 sq mi) area incorporated the existing towns of Bletchley, Wolverton, and Stony Stratford, along with another fifteen villages and farmland in between. Milton Keynes took its name from the existing village of Milton Keynes, a few miles east of the planned centre.
The Grand Union Canal between London and Birmingham provides a major axis in the design of Milton Keynes. Milton Keynes has five railway stations. Milton Keynes Central is served by inter-city services. Wolverton, Milton Keynes Central and Bletchley stations are on the West Coast Main Line. Fenny Stratford and Bow Brickhill are on the Marston Vale Line. Woburn Sands railway station, also on the Marston Vale line, is in the small town of Woburn Sands just inside the urban area. he main bus operator is Arriva Milton Keynes, providing a number of routes which mainly pass through or serve Central Milton Keynes.
Milton Keynes has professional teams in football (Milton Keynes Dons F.C. at Stadium:mk), in ice hockey (Milton Keynes Lightning), and in Formula One (Red Bull Racing). Milton Keynes is also home to the Xscape indoor ski slope, the Airkix indoor sky diving facility, the Formula Fast Indoor Karting centre, and the National Badminton Centre.
Alot to see in ( Milton Keynes - UK ) such as :
Xscape
Gulliver's Land
Milton Keynes Museum
Emberton Country Park
Concrete Cows
St Lawrence's Church, Broughton
Snozone Milton Keynes
The Casino MK
Chain Reaction (the parks trust)
( Milton Keynes - UK) is well know as a tourist destination because of the variety of places you can enjoy while you are visiting the city of Milton Keynes . Through a series of videos we will try to show you recommended places to visit in Milton Keynes - UK
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Milton Keynes is a new and planned large town, established in 1960 to 1970 in United Kingdom. Milton Keynes is also known as MK as it is a popular abbreviation in locals. It is 80 kms away from North-West of London. One of the reasons for development of town was to reduce the burden of population from London. About 25% of the area of the town is dedicated for parks and woods. There are two sites of special scientific interest (SSI) in Milton Keynes.
One of the great things about Milton Keynes is that this is not crowded or a traffic jam packed city because of its proper planning. Milton Keynes has some beautiful lakes, theatre, museums, shops and many amazing things to do. Milton Keynes also has great economy and many businesses. There is a high-rise central business district with combination of modern buildings and facilities. There is a huge shopping center in the middle of the town and there are parks at every corner of the city.
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History of Milton Keynes
Milton Keynes was originally the name of an old village in the area of Milton Keynes. The village is now properly called Milton Keynes Village to differentiate it with the Milton Keynes city. The area of Milton Keynes has evidence of residents since the Bronze age, but these were mostly undeveloped villages and farmlands. All these areas were investigated properly by the archeologists before the construction began. The most notable archeological artifact that was found is called Milton Keynes Hoard which are gold ornaments from Bronze Age.
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Bletchley Park
Bletchley Park is a beautiful place to enjoy the natural beauty. This area used to be an important place in World War II where the secret codes were cracked. Here, you will find some very interesting information about the war days and the importance of the place. The place is also famous among kids because of the interactive games and exhibitions. The park also has a beautiful lake. Multimillion Pounds were spent to restore the place in 2014. Some of the interesting places are the offices of Alan Turing and Alastair Denniston, where they used to crack codes. The Bombe computer which was used by them is also restored to a working condition.
National Radio Centre
This is a small side attraction inside the Bletchley park. This new building is near to the main entrance and is managed by the radio society of United Kingdom. You can learn about the history of radio, communication technology and role of radio interception techniques during World War II. This National Radio Center displays films and information to help you learn the interesting facts and figures about the British Radio Society.
National Museum of Computing
National Museum of Computing was opened in 2007. This museum is dedicated to computers, specially the old and historic ones. The museum acquires them and restores them. You will learn about the history of computers, long before they actually got famous in the world. There is a world’s first purpose-built computer in the museum. There is a computer from 1944 that was helpful in World War II to crack the codes.
Milton Keynes Museum
This museum highlights the history of Milton Keynes where you can learn about the history, architecture, agriculture and industrial revolution of the area. Milton Keynes museum is located in the area of Wolverton and Greeleys. The complex was originally created for agricultural research. However, Wolverton was also a site of railway works, hence there is some collections from the early railway history as well. You can also love to see the old telephones one of which is as big as a truck. The museum also has models of home and shop interiors, old trams, agricultural machines, industrial tools and old steam tractors.
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Milton Keynes Town Centre and Walk To The North, Buckinghamshire England UK
Wonderful walk from Milton Keynes central train station and town centre to the north part of the town.
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Pro's
* Lots of attractions to visit in the daytime
* Lot's of enteriment at night with a range of pubs and night clubs
* Lot's of shops to choose from
* Lot's of different public transport
* A range of hotel's to choose from
* A range of eating places to choose from
* Easy to walk around
Con's
* It can get busy with a lot of round about's when driving
Things To Do
* The Centre: MK Shopping Centre
* MK Market
* MK Art Gallery
* Soft Plays
* Parks
* Museums
* Three Excape Rooms
* Snozone
* Theatres
* Excape
* Aerial Extreme, Willen Lake
* Formula Fast Indoor Karting Bletchley
* Si5 Spy Missions
* Gallivers Land Theme Park
* Casino
* Bars And Clubs
Best Places To Eat Cheap Eats
* House Of Chicken
* Mii & U Asian
* Bandit Street Food
Moderate Priced Food
* Melis Turkish Restaurant
* The Cross Keys Pub
* Bistro Live British Food
Fine Dining
* Anatolia Turkish Restaurant
* V7 Restaurant & Bar
Best Hotels To Stay
* Holiday Inn Express Milton Keynes
* Woughton House - MGallery by Sofitel
* DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Milton Keynes
* Holiday Inn Milton Keynes Central
* Novotel Milton Keynes
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* Opodo
* ebookers.com
Weather
The weather in the UK can vary from day to day. Warmer and hotter months are between April to September. Colder months with snow,sleet and rain are between October and March. You can get some humidity and pollen is highest, between June and August for hayfever suffers. You can also get rain in between, April and September.
Currency
Britain’s currency is the pound sterling (£), which is divided into 100 pence (p).
There are lots of bureaux de change in Britain – often located inside:
• banks
• travel agents
• Post Offices
• airports
• major train stations.
It's worth shopping around to get the best deal and remember to ask how much commission is charged.
Britain’s currency is the pound sterling (£), which is divided into 100 pence (p).
Scotland has its own pound sterling notes. These represent the same value as an English note and can be used elsewhere in Britain. The Scottish £1 note is not accepted outside Scotland.
There are lots of bureaux de change in Britain – often located inside:
• banks
• travel agents
• Post Offices
• airports
• major train stations.
It's worth shopping around to get the best deal and remember to ask how much commission is charged.
Time Difference
During the winter months, Britain is on Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), which is 5 hours ahead of Eastern Standard Time and 10 hours behind Sydney. Western standard time is five hours behind.
From late March until late October, the clocks go forward one hour to British Summer Time (BST).
To check the correct time, contact the Speaking Clock service by dialling 123.
Weight And Measurements
Britain is officially metric, in line with the rest of Europe. However, imperial measures are still in use, especially for road distances, which are measured in miles. Imperial pints and gallons are 20 per cent larger than US measures.
Imperial to Metric
1 inch = 2.5 centimetres
1 foot = 30 centimetres
1 mile = 1.6 kilometres
1 ounce = 28 grams
1 pound = 454 grams
1 pint = 0.6 litres
1 gallon = 4.6 litres
Metric to Imperial
1 millimetre = 0.04 inch
1 centimetre = 0.4 inch
1 metre = 3 feet 3 inches
1 kilometre = 0.6 mile
1 gram = 0.04 ounce
1 kilogram = 2.2 pounds
Passport And Visas Requirements To Enter The UK
Please note: Following the recent referendum vote for the UK to leave the European Union (EU), there are currently no changes in the way people travel to Britain. The following guidelines still apply:
If you're planning an adventure to the UK, depending on your nationality and your reason for visiting, you may need to organise a visa.
If you're an American, Canadian or Australian tourist, you'll be able to travel visa-free throughout the UK, providing you have a valid passport and your reason for visiting meets the immigration rules (link is external).
Citizens from some South American and Caribbean countries as well as Japan are also able to travel visa-free around the UK.
European Union citizens, non-EU member states of the EEA (Norway, Liechtenstein and Iceland), Switzerland, and members of the Overseas Countries and Territories (OCT) do not need a visa to enter the UK.
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Come along with me to Bletchley Park on a day trip to learn all about British Codebreaking and Intelligence during World War Two. The buildings are all set up just like they were in the 1940's and you can even go inside the office of mathematical genius Alan Turing.
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Discover the wonders of #scientific discovery and #invention by exploring these interesting places in the #UK. Immerse yourself in the stories, marvel at the ingenuity, and gain a deeper understanding of humanity's remarkable achievements by visiting sites of scientific significance. If you want to take a trip, why not use the time to embark on a captivating exploration of discovery, invention, and the wonders of human intellect?
0:00 - Intro
0:06 - Crick & Watson's Laboratory
0:46 - Down House
1:14 - Jodrell Bank Observatory
1:46 - Mullard Space Science Laboratory
2:18 - The Spaceguard Centre
2:49 - The Kelham Island Museum
3:19 - The Herschel Museum of Astronomy
3:48 - The Royal Observatory
4:19 - Bletchley Park
4:53 - Woolsthorpe Manor
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Walking Around Bletchley Park, Milton Keynes, England
Bletchley Park, in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, England, was the central site of the United Kingdom's Government Code and Cypher School (GC&CS), which during the Second World War regularly penetrated the secret communications of the Axis Powers – most importantly the German Enigma and Lorenz ciphers.
The official historian of World War II British Intelligence has written that the Ultra intelligence produced at Bletchley shortened the war by two to four years, and that without it the outcome of the war would have been uncertain. The site is now an educational and historical attraction memorialising and celebrating those accomplishments.
Fifty miles (80 km) northwest of London, the site appears in the Domesday Book as part of the Manor of Eaton. Browne Willis built a mansion there in 1711, but after Thomas Harrison purchased the property in 1793 this was pulled down. It was first known as Bletchley Park after its purchase by Samuel Lipscomb Seckham in 1877. The estate of 581 acres (235 ha) was bought in 1883 by Sir Herbert Samuel Leon, who expanded the then-existing farmhouse into the present maudlin and monstrous pile combining Victorian Gothic, Tudor, and Dutch Baroque styles.
In 1938, the mansion and much of the site was bought by a builder planning a housing estate, but in May 1938 Admiral Sir Hugh Sinclair, head of the Secret Intelligence Service (SIS or MI6) bought the mansion and 58 acres for use by GC&CS and SIS in the event of war.
Block B houses the main collection relating to the wartime codebreaking efforts, including the rebuilt bombe and the Enigma machine collection, extensive displays relating to wartime codebreaking and espionage generally, and Stephen Kettle's life-size statue of Alan Turing,
As well as The National Museum of Computing, the park is also home to a number of other exhibits.
The Mansion
Bletchley Park Garage
Home Front Display exhibits include rationing, evacuation, the Blitz, war-time wash day, and Make Do & Mend.
The American Garden Trail – celebrates the continuing links between the UK and the US which were so important to victory
65th Nachrichten Abteilung – a German World War II Signals Group, depicting a receiving and transmitting station with many items of original equipment, including an Enigma machine.
Pigeons at War – tells of the important role played by Britain's 250,000 homing pigeons during the war.
Children's Corner
On 18 June 2014, the museum was officially re-opened by Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge when it was revealed that her paternal grandmother, Valerie, and Valerie's twin sister, Mary (née Glassborow) had both worked at Bletchley Park during the war. The twin sisters both worked as Foreign Office Civilians in Hut 6, where they managed the interception of enemy and neutral diplomatic signals for decryption. Valerie married Catherine's grandfather Peter Middleton, who was a civilian staff member at Bletchley.
Home of WW2 UK Code Breakers | Full Tour Inside Bletchley Park Mansion 4K
Did This House win World War 2 ? If it didn't win the war, it certainly shortened it by many years and saved countless lives. Explore with me the mansion at Bletchley Park. Head Quarters of Britain's Code Breakers.
In this video we walk through the Mansion at Bletchley Park stopping at every point of interest.
Over the next few weeks we will look inside.
Episode 1: Exploring Bletchley Park Gardens
Episode 2: Inside The Mansion
Episode 3: Huts 3, 6 and 8 Alan Turings Office
Episode 4: Huts 11 and 11a The Bombe
Episode 5: Enigma on D-Day
Bletchley Park is a historic site located in Buckinghamshire, England. It gained significant prominence during World War II as the central site for British codebreakers, who worked tirelessly to decipher encrypted messages and intercept enemy communications.
During the war, Bletchley Park housed the Government Code and Cypher School (GC&CS), a top-secret intelligence agency. The site became the primary location for codebreaking efforts, bringing together a diverse group of mathematicians, linguists, engineers, and other experts.
The codebreakers at Bletchley Park successfully decrypted various enemy codes and ciphers, including the Enigma machine, which was used by the Germans to encrypt their military communications. The work carried out at Bletchley Park is widely regarded as having made a significant contribution to the Allied victory in World War II.
One of the most famous codebreakers associated with Bletchley Park was Alan Turing, a mathematician and computer science pioneer. Turing played a crucial role in developing early computing machines called bombe that were used to crack Enigma-encrypted messages.
Bletchley Park remained a secret for many years after the war, with the details of its codebreaking activities only becoming widely known in the 1970s. Today, the site serves as a museum and heritage attraction, allowing visitors to explore the history of codebreaking and learn about the remarkable achievements of the individuals who worked there during World War II. The museum features exhibitions, displays, and interactive exhibits that provide insights into the intelligence operations and the people involved.
Bletchley Park is considered an important part of the history of cryptography, computing, and intelligence during World War II. It stands as a testament to the dedication, ingenuity, and collaborative efforts of the codebreakers who worked there, and their impact on modern technology and warfare.
Bletchley Park Full Walkthrough Oct 2023
[4K] Bletchley Park, Home of the Code Breakers Full Walkthrough, join us at Bletchley Park Museum and Heritage Attraction, a place steeped in history, renowned as the birthplace of modern computing and famous for its pivotal role in World War Two codebreaking. Bletchley Park makes history once again by hosting the world's first Artificial Intelligence (AI) Safety Summit.
Bletchley Park has a storied history of innovation and problem-solving, making it the perfect setting for the world's first AI Safety Summit. This groundbreaking event has brought together industry professionals, global leaders, and computing luminaries like Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and owner of X, to discuss AI safety and ethics. With representatives from twenty-seven countries, including US Vice President Kamala Harris and Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, this summit is a beacon of international collaboration.
As the AI Safety Summit takes place on the 1 and 2 November 2023, the UK Government aims to lead the world in addressing the challenges and opportunities presented by the rapid advancement of AI technology. This summit, housed in temporary structures on the Bletchley Park grounds, reflects the UK's proud tradition of being at the forefront of technological advancements. The iconic Mansion at Bletchley Park has also undergone vital maintenance and conservation work to welcome this historic event all of which can be seen in our full tour of Bletchley Park
Bletchley Park, often considered the birthplace of modern computing, played a pivotal role during World War Two. It's here that the world's first semi-programmable computers, including the Colossus, were deployed to defeat the Nazis. Alan Turing, a pioneering mathematician often known as 'the father of computer science,' was among the brilliant minds who worked here. Turing's groundbreaking contributions spanned both cryptography at Bletchley Park and computing in his academic work. Bletchley Park was brought to the silver screen in the film The Imitation Game, where Benedict Cumberbatch portrayed the brilliant Alan Turing
Other notable Bletchley Park codebreakers, such as Max Newman, Jack Good, and Donald Michie, delved into the world of AI and intelligent machines in their post-Bletchley Park careers. The ten Colossi, each weighing around a ton, were built and used by Bletchley Park to attack the German cipher produced by the Lorenz machines, solidifying its place in the history of technology and codebreaking.
Join us on this walkthrough as we explore the convergence of history, technology, and AI ethics at Bletchley Park, where the past and the future meet in a groundbreaking AI Safety Summit. Subscribe, like, and hit the notification bell so you won't miss this incredible journey.
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00:00 Bletchley Park
00:10 Block C Bletchley Park Vistors Entrance
02:14 Multimedia Guide Pickup
03:35 Bletchley Park Lake
06:32 Bletchley Park Hut 12
07:17 Children's Play Area
07:45 The Mansion
08:08 Hut 4 Restuarant and Cafe
09:17 the Mansion Entrance
10:09 Commander Denniston's Office and Library
11:11 The Billiard Room
11:40 The Ballroom
15:06 The Garages
17:14 The Stableyard and Cottages
17:55 Polish Memorial
19:25 Picnic Area
20:33 Huts 11, 11A and 11B - The Bombes
20:59 Hut 11A
22:24 Bombe Machine
22:50 Hut 11
25:40 Hut 3
27:45 Hut 6
30:39 Hut 8
30:54 Alan Turing's Office
34:14 Teleprinter Building and Huts 14 and 14A
34:30 D-Day Exhibition
35:45 Block A - The Intelligence Factory
41:32 The Art of Data
44:17 Block B Museum
45:23 Alan Turing - A Short But Brilliant Life
45:42 Alan Turing Slate by Stephen Kettle
47:40 National Radio Centre
51:06 Bletchley Park Gift Shop
54:02 Bletchley Park Visitor Centre Cafe
Bletchley Walk: Town Centre【4K】
Located in the county of Buckinghamshire, and around 45 miles northwest of central London, is the town of Bletchley.
The first recorded reference to Bletchley dates back to the 12th century, where it was written as 'Blechelai', which derives from 'Blæcca's clearing' in Old English, where Blæcca is presumably the name of a Saxon chieftain.
For centuries, Bletchley was little more than a tiny hamlet just off the ancient trackway known as Watling Street. This began to change with the construction of the railways. In 1837 construction began on what is today known as the West Coast Main Line. By 1839 the railway had reached Bletchley, connecting to Euston Station in London to the south and, eventually, Glasgow Central and Edinburgh Waverley to the north. Bletchley was a key junction station, bringing people and trade into the area.
In 1938 Admiral Sir Hugh Sinclair, head of the Secret Intelligence Service (also known as MI6) purchased a Victorian mansion just northwest of Bletchley town centre. It was known as Bletchley Park, and would ultimately change the course of history. It was chosen for its geographic centrality. Being roughly equidistant between Oxford and Cambridge meant that it was in a favourable position to recruit some of the best minds in the country. At the time there was a direct rail line between the two university cities, known as the Varsity Line, which stopped at Bletchley.
Bletchley Park became known by its codename: Station X. A team of British codebreakers set to work on deciphering the German encryption machine known as Enigma. On the team was Alan Turing, whose contributions were pivotal in the cracking of the Engima cipher. It is speculated that in doing so, over 14 million lives were saved. Turing became known as the father of modern computer science. Due to the nature of their work, the staff at Bletchley Park were forced to keep their wartime roles a secret for decades to follow. Winston Churchill referred to them as 'the geese that laid the golden eggs and never cackled'.
From the early 1960s, proposals for a new city in north Buckinghamshire were floated. Although Bletchley had vied for it, the decision was made in 1967 to make Milton Keynes a New Town. At the time it was mostly farmland and undeveloped villages around four miles north of Bletchley. During the initial years of the growth of Milton Keynes, Bletchley thrived as it served as the main shopping area. That was, until the opening of the Central Milton Keynes shopping centre (a.k.a. centre:mk) in 1979. This effectively relegated Bletchley to what some might consider to be a suburb of Milton Keynes.
Bletchley station remains a key junction station on the West Coast Main Line. Although the Varsity Line from Oxford to Cambridge was mostly closed in the 1960s, a portion of the track remains, with the two terminus stations being Bletchley to the west and Bedford to the east. Trains from Bletchley to London Euston take between 30 and 60 minutes depending on stops, making it a viable commuter town for those working in the capital.
In 1993 Bletchley Park opened as a museum. For a fee, visitors can explore the very grounds where Alan Turing and colleagues walked during the war. Featured within these grounds is the National Museum of Computing, which includes a working replica of the Bombe machine (i.e. the device used to crack the Enigma cipher), and a rebuilt Colossus computer.
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Bletchley Park Tour - World War II Codebreaking | UK Days Out
We take a visit to Bletchley Park, the home of the codebreakers during World War II. It's where the Enigma code was broken by Alan Turing and his team, along with many other codes such as the Lorenz cipher. We see an Enigma machine, a replica Bombe machine and take a walk around the huts where Alan Turing and his colleagues worked.
The Alan Turing biopic The Imitation Game (starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Keira Knightley) was mostly set here at Bletchley Park - but how much of the film was actually filmed here?
We also try our hand at codebreaking and do some dressing up - of course! An absolutely fascinating day out showcasing an amazing aspect of British history!
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Let me show you this easy day trip from London by train. It will take you to the top-secret site of World War II codebreaking.
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Bletchley Park | Home of WWII Codebreakers
If you've never heard of Bletchley Park, you are missing out on one of the biggest secrets of WWII. This is the home of the codebreakers that worked tirelessly to decode Enigma messages during the war. It is said that their work shortened the war by at least two years. Bletchley Park was an incredible place to visit. If it's not on your bucket list, it should be!
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Vlog 110 | Filmed 21 April 2022
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Together for 10 years and then married in March 2020, we've had some amazing adventures in the past: a month-long journey from England back to the States, 4 weeks in Ireland, 6 weeks in Scotland, and then another 2 weeks in Ireland. We're in the process of documenting all of those trips, day by day, on our blog. After the joy of sharing those trips with friends and family, we've decided to take you along for all of our future trips! Here's to more #travel in the years to come!
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Bletchley Park
Bletchley Park was the central site for Britain's code breakers during World War II. Run by the Government Code and Cypher School (GC&CS), it regularly penetrated the secret communications of the Axis Powers – most importantly the German Enigma and Lorenz ciphers. The official historian of World War II British Intelligence has written that the Ultra intelligence produced at Bletchley shortened the war by two to four years, and that without it the outcome of the war would have been uncertain.
Located in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, England, Bletchley Park is now a flourishing heritage attraction.
Blue Lagoon - Bletchley - Milton Keynes - Buckinghamshire
The Blue Lagoon is part of a former brickworks. Brick manufacture was a major industry in Bletchley from the 1890s until the development of Milton Keynes in the 1970s.
The area of the nature reserve was previously the Water Eaton pit, now known as the Blue Lagoon. The lagoon is around 60 feet deep, and, as our video shows, is used extensively by a local diving group, the Milton Keynes Sub-Aqua Club, as a training area.
The diving club has placed cars, a bus, and a light aircraft in the water for their divers to explore.
The pure blue colour the water gave the lake its nickname and now official name - the Blue Lagoon.
The Blue Lagoon itself is used for fishing and is stocked with crayfish, roach and carp. The wooded area around the lake is home to a diverse range of wildlife, as would be expected in a nature reserve.
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