Sherborne School Exhibition Marks 100 Years Since Alan Turing's Arrival

A new exhibition at Sherborne School commemorates the centenary of Alan Turing's enrollment, focusing on his formative years before his groundbreaking work at Bletchley Park. Turing, born in 1912 and died in 1954, arrived at the independent boarding school in Dorset in May 1926 at age 13. He boarded at Westcott House. His first day coincided with the 1926 General Strike, but he was determined to attend. The exhibition, titled Turing Before Bletchley, explores his friendships, school experiences, and early ideas. Turing is celebrated for breaking the Enigma code during World War II and is widely regarded as the founder of modern computing and artificial intelligence. The show highlights his legacy on the 20th and 21st centuries, tracing his development before his crucial wartime contributions. By delving into his school years, the exhibition offers insight into the influences that shaped one of history's most influential thinkers. It runs at Sherborne School, marking a century since his arrival.