On 12/09/06, Andy Holt <andyh at andyh-rayleigh.freeserve.co.uk> wrote:
What about Science & Industry museum in
Manchester? They've got some
early
Manchester Uni hardware, haven't they?
They may have (I believe they have the replica of "Baby"); but, as I
discovered on Friday, they have absolutely none of the computing history
on
normal public display - this is a disgrace!
Andy
Especially given the amount of spare exhibition space they seem to have in
the big warehouse that backs onto Coronation St.(1). I didn't get enough
time today to have a proper look but given the Manchester Uni/Ferranti/ICL
connection you'd think they could put something together.
However, the replica "baby" can be seen every Tuesday, respect is due to the
volunteers running the demo, they're ex Ferranti and ICL and know their
stuff. It's definitely worth a visit, but be aware the gallery isn't open at
all other days of the week.
(The whole museum is worth a look btw, mostly free too)
--
Pete Edwards
"Prediction is very difficult, especially if it's about the future" - Niels
Bohr
(1) Set of popular UK TV soap opera.