I found the second visit to Bletchley Park extremely helpful, as I had had time over the evening to think over what I wanted to explore more, and I was able to spend more time in the museum near the end of the tour.
Through drawing different aspects of the components of the Bombe, I have decided I want to really focus more on the small details of Turing's work, as this attention to detail and accuracy was the only reason his theory came to fruition.
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| Components of the Bombe |
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| Wiring sizes from the Bombe |
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| The checking machine |
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| Back of the Bombe |
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| Front of the Bombe, loaded |
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| Front of the Bombe, not loaded |
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| Switchboard scrambler |
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| Alan Turing's watch |
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| Turing's teddy bear, which he acquired as an adult |
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| Some items purchased from Bletchley Park |
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| Some of the leaflets |
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| Book by Alan Turing's Nephew |
I was really happy that I got the opportunity to draw during my second visit, as it really helped me to visually explore the Park and made me realise how I could translate what I saw and experienced.
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Close up of some of the wiring which
covered the back of the Bombe |
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Inspired by the rotors in the Bombe, and how each
one has a different size and function |
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| Focusing on the front sections of the Bombe |
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| Some of the finer details of the back section of the Bombe |
Overall, I have been able to gather different stimuli and starting points, from which I will be able to develop my work through reflection over the coming weeks. I have found the experience of actually being at Bletchley Park extremely valuable.
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