Wow, Grandfather is in this, just amazing to see him as a young man - 2.52 mins Lt. Col. Frederick Robert Hornby OBE MBE (Colonel Bob to all who knew him)
My Grandad was Alec Durbin in this film, we all grew up thinking he worked at Bletchley but found out in later years that he was actually at Whaddon Hall. Absolutely delighted to see this footage.
I want to gently suggest that the forensic lip reader may have made a mistake. At 1:52 there is a man with the subtitle "Ooh... pulling faces for you...". I want to suggest that maybe he said "pulling focus for you". "Pulling focus" is a filming term on a movie set where someone on the crew has the sole job of focusing the camera while someone else films with said camera. The man in the film is in focus at the start of the scene and proceeds to take a step or two backwards (going out of focus) and then steps forward (coming back into focus) while making the statement. He's seems to be having a bit of fun with the camera man. I'd love to know what he said after stepping forward... And I'm no lip reader, so I may have it all wrong. It just seems that "pulling focus" fits the behavior. Thanks for publishing. I LOVE history!
Spuggy Newton my Dad who was one of the originals recruited in 1938 at 0.36. If people want to know more then Geoffrey Pidgeon's book 'The Secret Wireless War' is well worth a read and some of the adventures these guys had were amazing. So sad my dad passed before I knew any of this. My Mother is one of the ladies with sun glasses in deck chairs at 3.57, she was a translator at Bletchley having quite a good knowledge of German.
Thank you for your comment! Geoffery Pidgeon was able to identify your father, but we haven't actually been able to identify the ladies in sunglasses. Would you mind getting in touch with us on enquiries@bletchleypark.org.uk and our collections team will follow this up with you.
Thanks for your comment Philip! We are so lucky to have this footage as part of our collection now. Make sure you give the short documentary a watch too.
Thank you for your comment. We will take on your feedback about the background music. We try to make our content as accessible as possible to everyone whilst telling the Bletchley Park story in an engaging way.
Currently reading "Hut Six" by Gordon Welchman, breaking the Enigma Codes. Really fascinating book about the code breakers at Bletchley Park during WWII.
matabeleman This is the only known footage we have of any thing linked to Bletchley Park. As cameras were strictly prohibited on site, it’s unlikely that this was the case. We are very lucky to have this footage!
I'm just reading Sir Winston Churchill bio, and have great admiration for these heros from Bletchley who -definitely -save the humanity from the enemy. They just changed the destination of WWII. It was terrible when they were not able to decode Nazi's messages specially at the time of Atlantic war, when the Germany Navy was really threatning the overseas supply to Britain. Heros !
Is there any more film to be released? My grandad worked at Whaddon Hall during these times, he also played football, wish i could identify if he was in the game featured!
Hi Minnie, this is all the footage we are sharing to the public. If you believe that a relative is in the film, please get in touch with us enquiries@bletchleypark.org.uk and we might be able to help you!
@@masterzenkai It is - with the help of one of our Veterans, Geoffery Pidgeon, we've been able to verify the footage and have the original film canister.
@@BletchleyParkTrust Surely you mean 16mm, as there never was a 6mm film format. I wondered about the colour footage. It was rare and expensive at that time. Whoever made the film was well-off. Any idea what make of film it was? I think he possibilities in the 1940's boil down to Kodachrome and Agfacolor, the latter might have been captured from the Germans.
Hello. This video is original footage of MI6 staff at Whaddon Hall. You can find out more in this documentary: th-cam.com/video/MNdPmBqMh_Y/w-d-xo.html
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Wow, Grandfather is in this, just amazing to see him as a young man - 2.52 mins Lt. Col. Frederick Robert Hornby OBE MBE (Colonel Bob to all who knew him)
We are so pleased you were able to spot him Sue!
same face.
What an amazing treat to see a relative from that time! I'd love nothing more than to see a pic of my long gone grandfathers who were both in the war.
He's charming! I decided he was my favorite before I even saw your post. Grateful to him for his service; may his memory be a blessing.
My Grandad was Alec Durbin in this film, we all grew up thinking he worked at Bletchley but found out in later years that he was actually at Whaddon Hall. Absolutely delighted to see this footage.
We owe our lives/way-of-life to everyone captured here (and obviously untold more). Thank you for finding, archiving and sharing with us.
We are so please you enjoyed the video! Do check out the documentary too where you can find out more: th-cam.com/video/MNdPmBqMh_Y/w-d-xo.html
I want to gently suggest that the forensic lip reader may have made a mistake. At 1:52 there is a man with the subtitle "Ooh... pulling faces for you...". I want to suggest that maybe he said "pulling focus for you". "Pulling focus" is a filming term on a movie set where someone on the crew has the sole job of focusing the camera while someone else films with said camera. The man in the film is in focus at the start of the scene and proceeds to take a step or two backwards (going out of focus) and then steps forward (coming back into focus) while making the statement. He's seems to be having a bit of fun with the camera man. I'd love to know what he said after stepping forward... And I'm no lip reader, so I may have it all wrong. It just seems that "pulling focus" fits the behavior. Thanks for publishing. I LOVE history!
We are so pleased you enjoyed the film.
Thank you for the additional feedback regarding the lip reading - we will pass this onto our team!
This is wonderful stuff -- it really humanises the work that was done there, most of whom didn't get any recognition for it in their lifetime.
We agree - it is a brilliant find and we are so lucky to have it as part of our collection now!
Spuggy Newton my Dad who was one of the originals recruited in 1938 at 0.36. If people want to know more then Geoffrey Pidgeon's book 'The Secret Wireless War' is well worth a read and some of the adventures these guys had were amazing. So sad my dad passed before I knew any of this. My Mother is one of the ladies with sun glasses in deck chairs at 3.57, she was a translator at Bletchley having quite a good knowledge of German.
I should say U tube comes up with my son Alex but I am Steve one of Arthur Newton's 2 sons. Sadly, Tony my brother passed last July.
Thank you for your comment! Geoffery Pidgeon was able to identify your father, but we haven't actually been able to identify the ladies in sunglasses.
Would you mind getting in touch with us on enquiries@bletchleypark.org.uk and our collections team will follow this up with you.
Alex Newton the secret wireless war book is a great read.
Amazing footage. Amazing people.
Might there be reel footage of Mr. Alan Turing?
This is the most Interesting thing I've Seen All Year! This was an amazing insight, great Job guys!
I read the book " Most Secret War " By Professor R.V Jones way back in the 70's and this footage brings it all to life :)
Thanks for your comment Philip! We are so lucky to have this footage as part of our collection now. Make sure you give the short documentary a watch too.
Fantastic, just fantastic.
Even better because there is no annoying background music as in your other video and no attempt to dub sound. Thank you.
Thank you for your comment. We will take on your feedback about the background music. We try to make our content as accessible as possible to everyone whilst telling the Bletchley Park story in an engaging way.
My grandfather may be on this somewhere Capt Douglas Lax. Thank you for sharing.
4:03 is the best secret.... between her and the cameraman ;)
omg !!
2:31 The original Nanny McPhee
@ 2:53 He must be sharing an in-joke about that un remarkable sign - a lot more than 'STORES' were concealed inside ....
Currently reading "Hut Six" by Gordon Welchman, breaking the Enigma Codes. Really fascinating book about the code breakers at Bletchley Park during WWII.
Great choice Steve, we hope to welcome you back to Bletchley Park once we are reopen!
yes this what we need more of...dig up more film if possible...I would love to see dilly alan and all the others...
matabeleman This is the only known footage we have of any thing linked to Bletchley Park. As cameras were strictly prohibited on site, it’s unlikely that this was the case. We are very lucky to have this footage!
Fantastic footage.
Thanks Phil, do make sure you take a look at our documentary too - th-cam.com/video/MNdPmBqMh_Y/w-d-xo.html
I'm just reading Sir Winston Churchill bio, and have great admiration for these heros from Bletchley who -definitely -save the humanity from the enemy. They just changed the destination of WWII. It was terrible when they were not able to decode Nazi's messages specially at the time of Atlantic war, when the Germany Navy was really threatning the overseas supply to Britain. Heros !
Thanks for your comment - we are glad you enjoyed the video!
Alan Turing?
Alan Turing doesn't feature in this video unfortunately. This footage is of people at Whaddon Hall featuring those who worked for MI6 Section VIII.
Is there any more film to be released? My grandad worked at Whaddon Hall during these times, he also played football, wish i could identify if he was in the game featured!
Hi Minnie, this is all the footage we are sharing to the public. If you believe that a relative is in the film, please get in touch with us enquiries@bletchleypark.org.uk and we might be able to help you!
@@BletchleyParkTrustwhy wont you release all of the footage?
love historic film. i'd like to see what the 4K AI upscale creators on TH-cam will eventually do with this footage
We wanted to retain the original magic of this film by showcasing it how it would have been seen. We are so lucky to have this in our collection!
This is so incredibly
Thank you - We're glad you enjoyed it.
@@BletchleyParkTrust *is this actually real fotooage tho*
@@masterzenkai It is - with the help of one of our Veterans, Geoffery Pidgeon, we've been able to verify the footage and have the original film canister.
Why did I think the dogs at the beginning were full sized horses, and the men riding the horses were giants 👀
was this filmed on a potato?
(j/k nice footage thanks!)
We're glad you enjoyed it! It was filmed on 8mm cinefilm, but funnily enough, you could film on a 'Brownie'!
@@BletchleyParkTrust Surely you mean 16mm, as there never was a 6mm film format. I wondered about the colour footage. It was rare and expensive at that time. Whoever made the film was well-off. Any idea what make of film it was? I think he possibilities in the 1940's boil down to Kodachrome and Agfacolor, the latter might have been captured from the Germans.
Muito bom, incrível
nao entendi o que e isso? voce entendeu??
Bitte in Deutsch, was mit Bletchley zusammenhängt.
whats this video all about. didnt get it
Hello. This video is original footage of MI6 staff at Whaddon Hall. You can find out more in this documentary: th-cam.com/video/MNdPmBqMh_Y/w-d-xo.html