Emily Anderson: codebreaking pioneer

Jackie Uí Chionna reveals the hidden figure behind the translation of the Beethoven and Mozart's letters, who earned the status as Britain's most senior female codebreaker

Published: July 1, 2024 at 7:30 AM

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The work of Britain's wartime cryptanalysts is now well known, but there is one woman whose contribution has gone largely unrecognised – Emily Anderson. In this Long Read, written by Jackie Uí Chionna, we examine the life of the linguist and musicologist who became the nation's most senior female codebreaker.

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HistoryExtra Long Reads brings you the best articles from BBC History Magazine, direct to your ears. Today’s feature originally appeared in the April 2024 issue, and has been voiced in partnership with the RNIB.

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