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Dr David Abrutat: Lovell’s Spies – GCHQ and the Cold War

11 Sep 2024

A part of the captivating series of Heritage Lectures in the iconic Jodrell Bank Space Dome, this lecture will take place on Thursday 26 September, 7:30pm-9pm. In person lecture and livestream options available.

Jodrell Bank

During the operational phase of the Soviet probe launch of Sputnik 1, the British signals intelligence agency, GCHQ, deployed a member of staff to Jodrell Bank. Their role was to intercept transmissions from the spacecraft. As GCHQ’s relationship developed with Jodrell, further research focused on the launches of Soviet reconnaissance satellites, orbital weapons and space probes.

The GCHQ Historian, Dr David Abrutat, in his first ever public talk on the subject, will cover the fascinating Cold War history of GCHQ and the use of Jodrell Bank. This will include details of some recently revealed files retained at Rylands Library, closed by Sir Bernard Lovell at his death.

Due to high demand, we’re thrilled to be able to offer this lecture as a Livestream as well as in person – booking available now!