My family nearly shredded Alan Turing papers - then they sold at auction for £465k

Rare Alan Turing papers nearly shredded before being auctioned for £465,000. The valuable collection, dating from the 1930s, includes letters between Turing and mathematician Norman Routledge, along with Turing's PhD dissertation. Discovered in an attic, the documents were almost discarded before their significance was realized, highlighting the importance of recognizing and preserving historical artifacts. The family had no prior knowledge of their uncle's friendship with Turing, showcasing the unexpected historical treasures that may lie hidden in old documents.