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Computers Collection

"From Babbage's Engine to the Promotional Photographs

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Computers Collection: BABBAGEs ENGINE (1)
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Computers Collection: Central Computer / Harwell
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Computers Collection: BABBAGEs ENGINE (2)
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Computers Collection: Computer Envisaged 1927
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Computers Collection: Computer 1960S
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Computers Collection: NASA, Houston, Texas, United States of America, North America
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Computers Collection: NASA, Houston, Texas, United States of America, North America
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Computers Collection: DOG. Basset hound at a laptop
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Computers Collection: New York Stock Exchange trading, 1980s C016 / 2381
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Computers Collection: Illustration, blue diskette
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Computers Collection: Young man with laptop sitting on steps
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Computers Collection: Promotional photograph for the IBM 1410
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Computers Collection: Adjusting a tape storage device
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Computers Collection: At the British Ship Research Association, Wallsend on Tyne
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Computers Collection: Akihabara electronics district, Tokyo, Kanto region, Japan
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Computers Collection: Bull Market
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Computers Collection: Type AN 5835-1 dead reckoning computer owned by Fenton B. Sands, 1944-1948. Creator: J. B
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Computers Collection: The Liverpool Echo office, Old Hall Street, before reorganisation. December 1992
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Computers Collection: The Liverpool Echo newsroom, Old Hall Street, Liverpool. 3rd December 1992
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Computers Collection: Loyal Dragon Computers supporter, Darren Waters, at his computer
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Computers Collection: Marketing assistant Wendy Barker with the computer that has filled Dragon
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Computers Collection: Virtual Reality Desktop Computer, Demonstration, Thursday 21st May 1992
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Computers Collection: The London heats of Britains first national space invaders championships
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Computers Collection: Man monitoring traffic, Liverpool, 10th January 1964
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Computers Collection: Computer Centre at Barker and Dobson Confectioner, Liverpool, Circa 1970
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Computers Collection: 1970s Computer Centre, Liverpool, Published 18th May 1979
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Computers Collection: Mr Morris talks with operators at new computer centre, Liverpool, Circa 1970
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Computers Collection: The ICI expenses project team (left to right) Joanne Bell, Andrea Robinson, Chris Hopwood
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Computers Collection: Computer operator JLP01_09_831757
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Computers Collection: Computer Room JLP01_08_069814
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Computers Collection: Sugar refinery control desk JLP01_10_12829
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Computers Collection: Dagenham Works JLP01_10_00603A
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Computers Collection: Chimp with computer
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Computers Collection: Archway of the Great Wall of China at the Nankan Pass, China, Historic
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Computers Collection: Horizontal triple-expansion steam engine with Elsner control from the Goerlitz machine factory
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Computers Collection: Lady clerks tabulating the American Census Returns (b / w photo)
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Computers Collection: Portrait of Augusta Ada King (1815 - 1852), Countess of Lovelace (engraving)
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Computers Collection: Portrait of Augusta Ada King (1815 - 1852), Countess of Lovelace (colour engraving)
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Computers Collection: Screen, 1885-90 (walnut)
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Computers Collection: Silkworkers in a workshop in Lyon using a Jacquard loom, c. 1880 (engraving)
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Computers Collection: Portrait of Augusta Ada King (1815 - 1852), Countess of Lovelace (engraving)
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Computers Collection: The result of the destruction of the environment
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Computers Collection: Brave New World
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Computers Collection: Beryl Warner in the Control Room at Cambridge Fire Station, 3rd March 1986
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Computers Collection: Ministry of Social Security. 41 year old James Newton at the computer which has a file
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Computers Collection: Ministry of Social Security. Pictured, staff and the control section of the computer
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Computers Collection: Queen Elizabeth II visits Manchester. The Queen watches a demonstration of


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"From Babbage's Engine to the Promotional Photographs: A Journey through the Evolution of Computers" Step back in time to witness the birth of computing with Babbage's Engine, a groundbreaking invention that laid the foundation for modern computers. The Central Computer at Harwell marked a significant milestone in history, showcasing how technology was revolutionizing industries and paving the way for future advancements. Fast forward to 1927 when Babbage's visionary ideas were brought to life with the Computer Envisaged, giving us a glimpse into what would become an integral part of our lives. NASA's presence in Houston, Texas became synonymous with cutting-edge computer technology as they harnessed its power to explore space and push boundaries beyond imagination. Even our furry friends couldn't resist getting their paws on computers. Meet DOG, a basset hound who seems right at home next to a laptop – proving that they have truly become part of everyday life. The swinging 1960s witnessed another leap forward in computer technology as NASA continued its pioneering work from Houston, Texas – solidifying America's position as leaders in innovation. As Wall Street boomed during the 1980s, computers played an essential role in transforming trading at New York Stock Exchange – C016 / 2381 capturing this era where digitalization took over financial markets. Remember those iconic blue diskettes? They were once indispensable tools for storing data before USB drives came along - illustrating just how far we've come since then. In today's world, it is hard to imagine life without laptops or smartphones; they have become extensions of ourselves - like this young man sitting on steps engrossed by his laptop screen. Finally, let us not forget IBM 1410’s promotional photograph which captured both elegance and sophistication while highlighting how these machines shaped businesses worldwide.