Dear Wilmslow Historical Society Members

You are invited to hear Jonathan Swinton, author of “Alan Turing’s Manchester”, speak at Wilmslow High School on Wednesday 2nd March at 7.15 pm for 7.30 pm. The meeting is being co-hosted by Wilmslow Historical Society and Wilmslow Civic Trust. Admission is free.

Alan Turing is arguably Wilmslow’s most famous resident. He lived here from 1950 to 1954, and the work he did in this short period is having a profound effect on the world today. 

Chair of the Historical Society David Briggs said, “Whenever we ask on our Town History Tours who is Wilmslow’s most distinguished resident, the answer is always the same, it’s Alan Turing.  We are delighted to be able to collaborate with the Civic Trust on this important new venture”. Stuart Kinsey, the Civic Trust Chairman, said, “We are really looking forward to this event and I hope everyone will really enjoy it.  Come along and hear about some of the ground breaking work Turing did while living here, work which will be of continuing importance in the future. Everyone is welcome so please come along.” The meeting is part of the Turing Town Initiative which has already sponsored a unique portrait of Turing now in Wilmslow Library.

Project Chair Cllr Jon Kelly said, “There is a growing feeling that we should celebrate and commemorate his time and achievements here in Wilmslow. At the meeting we will being launching a two-month long consultation exercise to hear people’s innovative ideas how we might do this, ideas big and small that could be pursued by individuals, clubs or organisations. Watch out, both online and when out and about in the town, to see how you can participate.”