Emily Anderson: The Forgotten Irish Woman of Bletchley Park

Irish History Podcast

Fin Dwyer

Ireland, Irish History, Norman Invasion, Great Hunger, Vikings, Interviews, History, War Of Independence, Great Famine

4.7 • 1.6K Ratings

🗓️ 2 October 2024

⏱️ 44 minutes

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Summary

In this captivating episode of the Irish History Podcast, Jackie Ni Chionna joins me to discuss the remarkable but forgotten Irish woman, Emily Anderson. Emily was an Irish code breaker who played a pivotal role at Bletchley Park during World War II. Despite her significant contributions to the Allied war effort, Emily has been forgotten in the wider history of the Second World War.

In 2023, Jackie published "Queen of Codes," a biography of Anderson. In this episode, she shares the life and legacy of this extraordinary Irish woman, exploring her journey from the west of Ireland to the heart of Britain's top-secret code-breaking operations.

Jackie vividly brings Emily Anderson's story to life, shedding light on her invaluable work and the challenges she faced in the male-dominated world of military intelligence.

Tune in to discover the untold story of an unsung hero of World War II.

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1:19.7	such as Alan Turing, have become celebrated historical figures since.
1:24.8	However, one person who played a key role at Bletchley that rarely receives acknowledgement
1:30.1	is the Irish woman, Emily Anderson.
1:33.0	Born in Galway in 1891, she went on to become one of the most senior and prolific co-breakers of the Second World War.
1:41.0	She played a decisive role in Allied victories in North Africa,
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