The National Museum of Computing

The National Museum of Computing World’s largest collection of working historic computers on the Bletchley Park Estate. Anyone can become an individual supporter.
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The National Museum of Computing located on Bletchley Park is an independent charity housing the largest collection of functional historic computers in Europe, including the Turing Welchman Bombe, a rebuilt Colossus, the world’s first electronic programmable computer and the WITCH, the world's oldest working digital computer. See https://www.tnmoc.org/become-a-supporter
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"Ahead of its time" is an understatement. In the mid-1990s, Acorn Computers was pushing the boundaries of what the inter...
16/06/2026

"Ahead of its time" is an understatement.

In the mid-1990s, Acorn Computers was pushing the boundaries of what the internet could do. Enter the Acorn NewsPAD—a dedicated tablet device built for personalized content delivery, decades before tablets became a part of daily life.

While most mainstream newspaper publishers in 1996 scoffed at the idea that people would ever want to read their morning news on a digital screen, Acorn saw the future.

We are profoundly grateful to the original Acorn engineer who preserved this device, along with original RISC User magazines and contemporary press coverage (check out that Electronics Times headline!), and chose our museum as its permanent home.

Swiping through your news feed today? Come visit the museum and see the exact hardware where that dream started!

📍 Find it soon in our Acorn section.

A true giant of theoretical computer science is coming to . We are profoundly honored to announce that Professor Avi Wi...
14/06/2026

A true giant of theoretical computer science is coming to .

We are profoundly honored to announce that Professor Avi Widgerson of the Institute for Advanced Study (IAS), Princeton, will be joining us this September 16th–18th at Bletchley Park.

As a recipient of both the Turing Award and the Abel Prize, Professor Wigderson has spent decades shaping our understanding of computational complexity, randomness, and cryptography. Ninety years after Alan Turing defined the limits of what is computable, Professor Wigderson continues to expand the frontiers of mathematical logic.

Hearing him speak in the historic setting of Bletchley Park will be an unforgettable experience for researchers, mathematicians, and computer scientists alike.

⏳ Don't miss out: Earlybird ticket offers close this July. Secure your seat to learn from a living legend at a historic milestone event.

👉 Book your place here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1837259555789?aff=oddtdtcreator

London Mathematical Society

ON THIS DAY - The UNIVAC I (Universal Automatic Computer I), developed by J. Presper Eckert and John Mauchly, was formal...
14/06/2026

ON THIS DAY - The UNIVAC I (Universal Automatic Computer I), developed by J. Presper Eckert and John Mauchly, was formally dedicated and went online for the U.S. Census Bureau on June 14, 1951.
It was the first commercially produced electronic digital computer designed for business and administrative use, marking a shift from scientific computing to data processing.

🎉 Wonderful News! 🎉We are absolutely delighted to hear that Alan Bealby, Chair of the Post Office Remembrance Fellowship...
13/06/2026

🎉 Wonderful News! 🎉

We are absolutely delighted to hear that Alan Bealby, Chair of the Post Office Remembrance Fellowship (PORF), has been awarded an MBE for his outstanding services to heritage and education!
The team here at TNMOC has loved working alongside the PORF Board. Together, we have successfully preserved vital history—an achievement made possible by PORF's fantastic support and Alan’s incredible passion.

Please join us in sending a huge congratulations to Alan on this richly deserved honour! 👏

👇 Drop your congratulations in the comments below!

ON THIS DAY - Philips introduced LaserVision (later known as LaserDisc) as the first commercial optical video disc syste...
10/06/2026

ON THIS DAY - Philips introduced LaserVision (later known as LaserDisc) as the first commercial optical video disc system in 1978, often marketed as DiscoVision in the US.
The 12-inch reflective discs, developed with MCA, held 30-60 minutes of video per side using Laser-read pits, promising better quality than VHS but facing limited adoption due to high costs and lack of recording ability.
Who remembers this?

ON THIS DAY - The Apple ][+ (II Plus) was launched by Apple Computer in 1979.It served as an enhanced version of the ori...
01/06/2026

ON THIS DAY - The Apple ][+ (II Plus) was launched by Apple Computer in 1979.
It served as an enhanced version of the original Apple II, featuring improved ROM-based Integer BASIC or Applesoft BASIC, and a standard 48 KB of RAM.

The Apple II series, including the ][+ and later the IIe, became one of the most successful computer lines in history, selling over 750,000 units and dominating the education market

Do you have a passion for the history of technology? The National Museum of Computing is home to some of the most import...
31/05/2026

Do you have a passion for the history of technology?

The National Museum of Computing is home to some of the most important machines ever built, but maintaining them requires specialised care and support.

For only £55 a year, you can become an official TNMoC Supporter! Your contribution directly funds the restoration and education programs that inspire the next generation of engineers.

What’s in it for you?
Free, unlimited access to the museum all year round.
Special invites to exclusive Supporter events and talks.
Discounts on our unique museum merchandise.
Our newsletter packed with stories from the archives.

Whether you're a vintage tech enthusiast or just love a great day out, we’d love to have you on board.

Sign up today: https://www.tnmoc.org/become-a-supporter

"On this Day" Friday 28th May 2010 saw the original Apple iPad launched in the UK, following its initial US release. Hun...
28/05/2026

"On this Day" Friday 28th May 2010 saw the original Apple iPad launched in the UK, following its initial US release. Hundreds queued at Apple’s Regent Street store for the 8 am release
Who had an original IPAD?

Bridging mission-critical software with hobbyist passion.From Alarm Systems to Lunar Orbits. By day, Neil Fraser and Len...
26/05/2026

Bridging mission-critical software with hobbyist passion.

From Alarm Systems to Lunar Orbits.

By day, Neil Fraser and Lena Ku build mission-critical alarm systems at New Voice in Zürich. In their spare time, they exhume the code of the past.

Their latest challenge? Programming the Apollo Guidance Computer. We know it could land a lunar module, but can it run a game? We're revisiting the 1969 tech stack to give Michael Collins the recreation NASA never provided.

Explore the intersection of history, hardware, and hobbyist archaeology at our upcoming event.

🎟️ Reserve your seat in the Command Module: > https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1987204874273?aff=oddtdtcreator

Step into the code and discover your own piece of history! 💻Why settle for just one visit when you can explore the entir...
22/05/2026

Step into the code and discover your own piece of history! 💻

Why settle for just one visit when you can explore the entire evolution of the digital age all year long? The National Museum of Computing isn't just a collection of boxes; it’s a living timeline. From the secret breakthroughs of Bletchley Park to the 80s consoles that defined a generation, we bring the "ghosts in the machine" back to life.

With an Annual Ticket, you get:
✅ Unlimited Visits: Return as many times as you like for a full year.
✅ Incredible Value: It pays for itself in just two visits!
✅ Family Festivals Included: Enjoy free entry to our popular Bytes Family STEM Festivals during the school holidays—perfect for inspiring the next generation of engineers.
✅ Exclusive Extras: Free access to online events and virtual talks.
✅ Hands-on History: See the legendary Colossus and the WITCH in full, whirring action.

By going annual, you aren’t just visiting—you’re helping us keep these "irreplaceable" machines running for the next generation.

👉 Grab your Annual Ticket here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/112200807636?aff=oddtdtcreator


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