The Mansion

Photo: The mansion © LSA Aug 2015.

Introduction

Bletchley Park Mansion was home to Ultra - the name given to the code-breaking operation that was based in the Park during World War II. The mansion retains an air of intrigue as to the functions of its many rooms and passageways. During 2014 areas of post-war car park were returned to lawn, which is more appropriate to its country-house setting.

The Mansion
	A close up view of the Mansion shows that it is a strange mixture of styles. Extensions were added over the ages, with detriment to the existing design. The green dome on the left merges with one of the gables. Photo: The Mansion © LSA May 2013.

	The Mansion has a variety of architectural styles. Photo: One of the bay windows to the side © LSA June 2012.
	During 2014 areas of post-war car park were returned to lawn, which is more appropriate to its country-house setting. Photo: Keep off the grass © LSA August 2015.

	The trees at Bletchley Park are now very mature. Some of them were used to carry wireless antenna, but did not fare very well in the strong gales during the Eighties. There is still much mystery surrounding the activities at Bletchley Park. Photo: One of the remaining tall trees on the front lawn © LSA October 2012.
	Communications in the Park, centred on the Mansion to which access was restricted. Today, everyone can attend the lectures and learn more about the pioneering code-breaking of Bletchley Park. Photo: Early days of the Trust showing parking adjacent to the mansion © LSA October 1999.
Photo Gallery
	Photo gallery of images taken between 2007 and 2015. Photo: The Mansion © LSA August 2015.
Station X
	Station X was the code name for the radio room which was housed in the turreted water tower. Below is the Victorian tradesman's entrance. Photo: The back of the mansion, with the water tower in the background © LSA Oct 1999.

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