Upstairs, downstairs, in a house full of spies

A new museum in London, located at Trent Park, a former country home, reveals the secret WWII intelligence operation where Britain wiretapped Nazi commanders. The operation relied heavily on a team of German Jewish refugees who helped translate and analyze intercepted conversations. The museum details how this audacious strategy turned the tide of the war by extracting critical information from captured German officers. The article highlights the dual role of the mansion as both a luxurious prison and a sophisticated listening post, showcasing the contributions of the refugees who were often overlooked in history.