Centre for Computing History

[Em3bbs]

Seems a bit weird that their computer magazine library has not a single copy of the Newsfield mags like Crash, Zzap64 or Amtix in there, which all helped to rocket the home computer scene in the UK in the 80s.

 

[darael]

I loved those IBM keyboards, you could smash them all week long and they'd still beg for more.

 

[wildman]

Where is this C-cambr-idg.. you speak of?

its up north ?

 

[Feek]

I loved those IBM keyboards, you could smash them all week long and they'd still beg for more.

You can still get buckling spring model-m keyboards made almost exactly the same as the originals.

 

[bigmike20vt]

Called Cambridge.

ffs.........

lol. I have been a couple of times (to the computer museum - I lived in Cambridge so been there quite a bit ) they have a lot of decent events on with gaming sessions and talks from people. sensible software Vs bitmap brothers was a good one.

 

[bigmike20vt]

its up north ?

as someone who is from up north originally I resent that comment

 

[Pawnless Endgame]

Great post @MacRS4

I had a BBC Micro during childhood (which I still have), and wanted an Acorn Archimedes as a follow-up machine but never got the chance to lay my hands one one.

 

[Hades]

You can still get buckling spring model-m keyboards made almost exactly the same as the originals.

Unicomp

 

[MacRS4]

I went to the National Museum of Computer in the London Borough of Bletchley today - wasn't as interesting, although seeing a Cray & Colossus was pretty cool. Not anything like as hands-on, although they did have a few machines out to play on. Was a bit disappointed tbh.

The code-breaker bit - the main museum - was fab though. I'll keep you all updated on my wanderings around London.

 

[gpuerrilla]

How far from the M11?

 

[davsmi9]

I went to the National Museum of Computer in the London Borough of Bletchley today - wasn't as interesting, although seeing a Cray & Colossus was pretty cool. Not anything like as hands-on, although they did have a few machines out to play on. Was a bit disappointed tbh.

The code-breaker bit - the main museum - was fab though. I'll you all updated on my wanderings around London.

I greatly preferred the National Museum as there is a lot of much older stuff on show there - and not just Colossus. Had a great discussion about old germanium transistors with one of the volunteers restoring an old Ferranti computer there one Saturday afternoon. Probably depends on what day you go, though, as it depends on who's available that day. Probably also whether you're looking more for history than nostalgia. Both places are great, though - and well worth a visit - they do London proud!

 

[jpaul]

new tv series with Hauser / Sophie Wilson .. just jumped in on third of series but will watch earlier ones

https://www.channel4.com/programmes/made-in-the-80s-decade-that-shaped-our-world

 

[jaybee]

Where is this C-cambr-idg.. you speak of?

It's north of London therefore it is simply considered up North I'm afraid. You are all irrelevant and generally are referred to geographically as to how far from London one is.



Anyway...
That computer show looks cool... for people like us. Can you imagine dragging the Mrs round there though?

 

[jpaul]

re-showed sinclair QL advert £698 computer+monitor - that must have been a months wages.

 

[gpuerrilla]

It's north of London therefore it is simply considered up North I'm afraid. You are all irrelevant and generally are referred to geographically as to how far from London one is.



Anyway...
That computer show looks cool... for people like us. Can you imagine dragging the Mrs round there though?

Must be some delay that mate! I thought Londinium was the epicentre of cutting edge.