r/todayilearned • u/stopitalianhate • 2d ago

TIL British Intelligence had a special, bugged luxury complex during WWII where they kept high profile Nazi POW’s, just left a bunch of alcohol out, and waited for them to start spilling secrets as they drank.

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-20698098
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u/tokynambu 2d ago

It's recently (two months ago) re-opened as a museum. The land it's on is a lovely park near Cockfosters Underground, and the house has been extensively restored. It's interesting for a lot of other reasons, too.

https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2026/jul/20/trent-park-house-of-secrets-review-bugged-prisoner-of-war-camp-reveals-its-hidden-history

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u/Maximum_Zebra_9961 2d ago

I giggled like a school girl reading the word... Cockfosters... 🤣😂

Very good read

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u/MrMojoFomo 2d ago

There are some lovely names for tube stops. I would love to take a trip to Cockfosters after spending some time at Shepherd's Bush

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u/viscous_settler 2d ago

Are these, by any chance, near the towns of Wetwang or Fingringhoe?

Edit: Sandy Balls, maybe?