Hut 11A: The Bombe Breakthrough
Bletchley Park Trust
A multi-sensory journey tracing the history of the Bombe in the very room it was housed
Exhibition Design, Gallery Design, Graphic Design, Interpretation, Selected












This exhibition traces the history of the Bombe machine: from its inception during the technological arms race in Europe; to the genius minds which made the machine a reality and the vital intelligence it decrypted.
Our approach incorporated multi-sensory and theatrical techniques to engage the visitor with this complex story. We choreographed a journey through the space – a dynamic audio-visual show, which was synchronised with the regular running of the replica bombe. We designed a freestanding display system so as not to impinge on the historic fabric and to highlight the original hut in which the Bombe was housed.
Client
Bletchley Park
Location
UK
Roles
Exhibition Design
Graphic Design
Interpretation
Collaborators
FRAY Studio
Studio ZNA
Carolyn Downing
photography: Gareth Gardner, Gavriil Papadiotis
film: Nick Street