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The Centre for Computing History is much more than a museum. Based in Cambridge, it hosts hands-on exhibitions, a wide range of activities and events, has a small shop and runs a learning programme.
@computinghistory.org.ukWe will have Dragon’s Lair available to buy at our Bring n Byte sale! All six disks (magazine not included) 🐲💾 📆 Sunday 25th October, 10am - 3pm 📍 Centre for Computing History, Cambridge
@computinghistory.org.ukAll of this vibrant collection will be up for sale! What do you have your eye on? 👀
@computinghistory.org.ukA friendly reminder that our Bring ‘n’ Byte sale is a couple weeks away! ⏳♻️
This will be our last sale of the year, so make sure you don’t miss out!
📆 Sunday 25 Oct | 10am - 3pm
📍 Centre for Computing History, Cambridge
All information here: www.computinghistory.org.uk/det/77329/Br...
@computinghistory.org.ukOh, we really should have remembered this one as well! That video is famous.
@computinghistory.org.ukIf you'd like to read more about these computers and what they were used for on the Shuttle and ISS missions, you can find more info on the Smithsonian website - airandspace.si.edu/collection-o...
@computinghistory.org.ukSo, what do these four computers - the Thinkpad, the Clio, the GRID and the HP-41C all have in common? They've all been into space! The IBM on the ISS, the rest on the Space Shuttle. If anyone's got one of these, why not bring it to the event next month? www.computinghistory.org.uk/det/77371/re...
@computinghistory.org.ukCatch Hannah on @camtechpod.bsky.social reminding you about this years Retro Fest! 🎮🚀👾
Book your tickets now: www.computinghistory.org.uk/det/77371/Re...
@computinghistory.org.ukTickets are selling fast - as always! - for this year's Retro Computer Festival (Space Edition) so buy yours now and avoid disappointment! www.computinghistory.org.uk/det/77371/re...
@computinghistory.org.ukSometimes you don't want to just shoot aliens ... you want to fly, trade and then, maybe, shoot them. There's more to space games on 80s micros than just Elite - there's Star Raiders on the Atari 800, Space Rogue on the Apple II, Star Glider on, well, everything - and many more. Which did you play?
@computinghistory.org.ukIt’s officially spooky season and we are turning a spectral eye to October half term 👀
Expect ghouls, ghost hunts with the micro:bit and a spooky gaming tour 👻
More information coming soon…
#halloween #thingstodoincambridge #octoberhalfterm #spookyseason
@computinghistory.org.ukThe first of our BBC Domesday Project at 40 YouTube videos is live! 🎥
These recorded talks explore the story and legacy of the BBC Domesday Project.
Watch now, and subscribe to our channel so you don't miss the rest 📺
@computinghistory.org.ukWhich is the best of the classic space themed arcade games? Do you want your invaders to come from above, like Galaga or Space Invaders? Or the side, like Defender or Zaxxon? Tell us! Tickets on sale now for the Retro Computer Festival - Space Edition - www.computinghistory.org.uk/det/77371/re...
@computinghistory.org.ukA reminder that our Broken Tech, Broken Earth Project Celebration is THIS weekend! 👏🏼
📆 26 & 27 Sept
🎟️ FREE tickets for everyone
🎥 Celebration & Film Screening
📍 Centre for Computing History, Cambridge, CB1 3EW
@computinghistory.org.ukFrom punch cards to the Commodore 64! 💻 We’ve loaned four collection objects to the RCN Library & Museum’s new exhibition, The Digital Revolution, exploring technology in nursing and healthcare. In London until March 2027. 🩺 📸 Images 1, 3, 4 & 7: RCN / Justine Desmond.
@computinghistory.org.ukThere's too much to say and too many photos from yesterday's Domesday at 40 event. Just to say a huge thank you to all our speakers, contributors, volunteers and staff who helped make it happen, and to everyone who joined us to revisit and celebrate 40 years of Domesday. What a brilliant day!
@computinghistory.org.ukA great start to today’s Domesday at 40 anniversary event! 👏🏼
We have heard talks from Chris Turner, Mike Tibbetts and Jardine Barrington-Cook.
Our brilliant MC for the day is @delverie.bsky.social 🎙️
Looking forward to the rest of the day! #Domesdayat40
@computinghistory.org.ukTo get us in the mood for the Retro Computer Festival - Space Edition, let's start the debates! Which is the best VECTOR based space game? Old school Lunar Lander? Colourful Star Wars? Asteroids? Is Tempest even a space game? Let's discuss in the replies! www.computinghistory.org.uk/det/77371/re...
@computinghistory.org.ukIt’s going to be a great day!
@computinghistory.org.ukYes! Normal museum opening hours, just the talks will be happening 11-3 :)
@computinghistory.org.ukWe are getting ready for tomorrow’s big day! 🙌🏼
Domesday at 40 - come join us in celebrating 40 years of the BBC Domesday Project!
The full itinerary is available to see on our website, book your tickets and find out more here: www.computinghistory.org.uk/det/77318/Do...
