Uploaded April 2020 | Updated September 2026, 4 days ago
WW2 footage of people working for MI6 at Whaddon Hall, has been donated to the Bletchley Park Trust. This film is only known wartime footage of any site linked to Bletchley Park.
The silent film is believed to be a compilation of footage recorded between 1939 and 1945, showing members of MI6 Section VIII, at Whaddon Hall, Buckinghamshire. This was a most secret site where Ultra intelligence produced by the Government Code and Cypher School (GC&CS) at Bletchley Park would be sent, and then passed on to Allied commanders in the field.
WATCH THE DOCUMENTARY: youtu.be/MNdPmBqMh_Y
Figures identified in the film have been done so with the help of Geoffery Pidgeon, MI6 Section VIII. If you recognise anyone in this film, please get in touch enquiries@bletchleypark.org.uk
- Brigadier Richard Gambier-Parry, Head of SIS Section VIII, based at Whaddon Hall 1939-1945.
- Bob Hornby, first Engineer, in charge of workshops.
- Ewart Holden, Stores officer.
- Horace Pidgeon
- Harry Tricker
- Arthur ‘Spuggy’ Newton
- Captain Don Lee
- Alec Durbin
- Joe Hill
In this five minute edit, you can see people and places associated with the Whaddon Hall operation. The unique film has been analysed by a forensic lip reader, enabling subtitles to be added where possible. The film will be preserved as part of Bletchley Park’s collection and made accessible for research.
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About Bletchley Park
Bletchley Park is a vibrant heritage attraction and museum, open daily to visitors.
It was the home of British World War Two codebreaking; a place where technological innovation and human endeavour came together to make groundbreaking achievements that have helped shape the world we live in today.
This unique site was previously a vast Victorian estate, where parts including the Mansion still survive, expanding during wartime to accommodate Codebreakers Huts and Blocks.
During World War Two, the Government Code and Cypher School (GC&CS), now known as the Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ), was based at Bletchley Park. It grew from a small team of specialists to a vast intelligence factory of thousands of dedicated women and men. This extraordinary combination of brilliant and determined people and cutting-edge technology contributed significantly to Allied victory. In tough conditions, they provided vital intelligence and developed pioneering technological innovation that had a direct and profound influence on the outcome of the war.
The site continues to reveal secrets and tell fascinating stories of our national legacy.
The Bletchley Park Trust
Bletchley Park Trust is a registered charity, heritage attraction and independent museum. As an independent charity, we rely on income from our visitors, Friends and supporters to secure the long-term future of the site.
Registered charity number: 1012743
WW2 footage of people working for MI6 at Whaddon Hall, has been donated to the Bletchley Park Trust. This film is only known wartime footage of any site linked to Bletchley Park.
The silent film is believed to be a compilation of footage recorded between 1939 and 1945, showing members of MI6 Section VIII, at Whaddon Hall, Buckinghamshire. This was a most secret site where Ultra intelligence produced by the Government Code and Cypher School (GC&CS) at Bletchley Park would be sent, and then passed on to Allied commanders in the field.
WATCH THE DOCUMENTARY: youtu.be/MNdPmBqMh_Y
Figures identified in the film have been done so with the help of Geoffery Pidgeon, MI6 Section VIII. If you recognise anyone in this film, please get in touch enquiries@bletchleypark.org.uk
- Brigadier Richard Gambier-Parry, Head of SIS Section VIII, based at Whaddon Hall 1939-1945.
- Bob Hornby, first Engineer, in charge of workshops.
- Ewart Holden, Stores officer.
- Horace Pidgeon
- Harry Tricker
- Arthur ‘Spuggy’ Newton
- Captain Don Lee
- Alec Durbin
- Joe Hill
In this five minute edit, you can see people and places associated with the Whaddon Hall operation. The unique film has been analysed by a forensic lip reader, enabling subtitles to be added where possible. The film will be preserved as part of Bletchley Park’s collection and made accessible for research.
#TheHiddenFilm
Discover More
Visit Bletchley Park: bit.ly/2vBFKyK
Become a Friend: bit.ly/2PNhRen
Bletchley Park Roll of Honour: bit.ly/2x96pmG
Bletchley Park Podcast
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3tubepI...
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast...
AudioBoom: https://audioboom.com/channel/bletchl...
Facebook: facebook.com/Bletchleypark1
Twitter: twitter.com/bletchleypark
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bletchleypa...
About Bletchley Park
Bletchley Park is a vibrant heritage attraction and museum, open daily to visitors.
It was the home of British World War Two codebreaking; a place where technological innovation and human endeavour came together to make groundbreaking achievements that have helped shape the world we live in today.
This unique site was previously a vast Victorian estate, where parts including the Mansion still survive, expanding during wartime to accommodate Codebreakers Huts and Blocks.
During World War Two, the Government Code and Cypher School (GC&CS), now known as the Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ), was based at Bletchley Park. It grew from a small team of specialists to a vast intelligence factory of thousands of dedicated women and men. This extraordinary combination of brilliant and determined people and cutting-edge technology contributed significantly to Allied victory. In tough conditions, they provided vital intelligence and developed pioneering technological innovation that had a direct and profound influence on the outcome of the war.
The site continues to reveal secrets and tell fascinating stories of our national legacy.
The Bletchley Park Trust
Bletchley Park Trust is a registered charity, heritage attraction and independent museum. As an independent charity, we rely on income from our visitors, Friends and supporters to secure the long-term future of the site.
Registered charity number: 1012743
