Alan Turing 1912-1954

This is a sculpture of Alan Turing, computer pioneer and codebreaker, which sits at Bletchley Park. It's made of small shaped pieces of slate.

In 2009, Gordon Brown, then Prime Minister, issued an apology on behalf of the UK government, to Alan Turing, who was arrested and convicted in 1952 for gross indecency, and treated 'in an appalling way'. It seems likely that Turing took his own life in June 1954. This letter of apology is displayed at Bletchley Park.

Turing also received a Royal Pardon in December 2013.

Whilst it seems just and right that the apology and the pardon were issued, it does beg the question 'what about the others?'.

[Diana]

Great shot of this beautiful sculpture. Such an interesting narrative, one really does wonder.

[Boxplayer]

Fabulous sculpture. Yep indeed.

[Lesley]

Fascinating sculpture which you’ve done real justice to in this shot. I can’t believe it was only 2013. I fully agree with you about the others.

[Casablanca]

I love Bletchley. My father was a code breaker in The Royal Signals, so it is a special place for me. Nice portrait of this super statue. I must go back there again soon.

[Leslie]

very interesting sculpture

[Joan Robillard]

Fab

[Wylie]

Tha's a fantastic sculpture!

[Babs]

Fabulous sculpture. He was really treated so badly wasn't he.

[Dawn]

Fabulous

[KWind]

What a wonderful sculpture!

[Nova]

Very interesting sculpture Issi.

[Merrelyn]

Fabulous sculpture.

[Judith Johnson]

Wonderful sculpture and focus, it really suits b&w.

[Milanie]

What a really interesting sculpture

[bkb in the city]

Very nice statue

[ClearDay]

This is so cool. Thanks for sharing

[Caterina]

Interesting picture and comment. Fav

[Tom]

Issi you might be interested in the movie, "The Imitation Game" Benedict Cumberbatch portrays Alan Turing. Great acting and story.

[Kathy]

Very interesting.

[Phil Howcroft]

he was a genius , saved loads of lives. Prosecuted for being gay , it is hard to believe that being gay is still illegal in many countries

[Kathy A]

Fabulous sculpture and interesting narrative

[LManning (Laura)]

A fascinating piece of art.

[Ann H. LeFevre]

Fascinating sculpture- my father decoded messages in WWII. He never talked much about it and now I wish I could ask him more quesitons. Good shot.

[Corinne C]

Beautiful sculpture. A great man!

[Shutterbug]

Beautiful! He never got to know he was pardoned. He may have helped open peoples’ minds.

[eDorre]

What an amazing sculpture! Thanks for the info as well

[Issi Bannerman]

@casablanca I'd never been before, and I found it to be a great, and very informative day out. I can imagine that, for you, it holds even more interest.

[Issi Bannerman]

@tosee Yes, I have seen that film - very good indeed.

[Sally Ings]

Beautiful sculpture. It is sad that he and so many others have been persecuted in the way they have.