Move over, Alan Turing: meet the working-class hero of Bletchley Park you didn’t see in the movies

The article highlights the often-overlooked contributions of Tommy Flowers, a Post Office engineer, to the field of computing during World War II. While Alan Turing is celebrated for his codebreaking genius, Flowers played a crucial role at Bletchley Park, helping to develop the technology that laid the groundwork for modern computing. This recognition is important as it sheds light on the diverse talents that contributed to the war effort and challenges the narrative that often sidelines working-class heroes in favor of more famous figures.