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The Centre for Computing History @computinghistory.org.uk · 26/09/2026

Which 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...

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The Centre for Computing History @computinghistory.org.uk · 24/09/2026

A 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 www.computinghistory.org.uk/det/77392/Pr...

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The Centre for Computing History @computinghistory.org.uk · 23/09/2026

From 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.

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The Centre for Computing History @computinghistory.org.uk · 20/09/2026

There'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!

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The Centre for Computing History @computinghistory.org.uk · 19/09/2026

A 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

Jardine Barrington-Cook at the Centre for Computing History’s Domesday at 40 event. Standing at a lectern in front of seated people.

Mike Tibbetts, at the Centre for Computing History’s Domesday at 40 event, standing at a lectern reading notes. Standing in front of a TV screen showing an old photograph of a BBC Master Domesday system.

Chris Turner, at the Centre for Computing History Domesday at 40 event. Standing at a lectern in front of seated guests. A TV screen behind showing a web page.

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The Centre for Computing History @computinghistory.org.uk · 18/09/2026

To 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...

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The Centre for Computing History @computinghistory.org.uk · 18/09/2026

We 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...

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The Centre for Computing History @computinghistory.org.uk · 18/09/2026

Our Collections Officer Adrian will be live on BBC Radio Cambridgeshire this morning at 10:45 talking all things Domesday! Make sure to tune in 😀

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The Centre for Computing History @computinghistory.org.uk · 16/09/2026

It was National Video Games day on Saturday and we thought we’d pay homage to our amazing games area! Who’s biting at the bit for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake on the Switch 2?? 👀

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The Centre for Computing History @computinghistory.org.uk · 16/09/2026

🌐 DOMESDAY AT 40 | 19 SEPTEMBER 🌐 Our Domesday at 40 exhibition is now installed in our foyer, ready for this weekend’s celebration of the pioneering BBC Domesday Project. 🎟️ Tickets are still available - www.computinghistory.org.uk/det/77318/Do...

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The Centre for Computing History @computinghistory.org.uk · 13/09/2026

What a fun weekend it’s been! Thank you #OpenCambridge and @cambridgefestival.bsky.social - We have loved hosting the Binary Quilt! 🧵🪡

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The Centre for Computing History @computinghistory.org.uk · 12/09/2026

We have opened up some more free pre-book tickets for tomorrow’s Binary Quilt event! Please book here: www.computinghistory.org.uk/det/77266/Op... Come see the Quilt in our Main Gallery, and join a workshop to make your own stitched square 🪡🧵

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The Centre for Computing History @computinghistory.org.uk · 10/09/2026

It’s #ThrowbackThursday and a #LatestDonation! 🌞 We’re exploring our recently donated Sun SPARCstation Coyager, introduced in 1994. Here’s a look at the Voyager from the inside, as our volunteers inspect this fascinating “nomadic” UNIX workstation. 🔧🖥️

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The Centre for Computing History @computinghistory.org.uk · 10/09/2026

The Cambridge Festival Community Quilt is ready for display! 🧵 Join us this weekend at Stitch and Code, part of #OpenCambridge, to make your own stitched square and learn Japanese hitomezashi. Pre-booked tickets are sold out, but limited walk-ins are available. Image: @cambridgefestival.bsky.social

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The Centre for Computing History @computinghistory.org.uk · 06/09/2026

Join us Sat 19 Sept for the BBC Domesday Project 40th Anniversary Celebration! 🎉 Speakers include Stewart Atkins, Mike Tibbetts, Chris Turner, Simon Inns, Peter Armstrong & Anuradha Vittachi. Plus explore original Domesday systems! 🎟️ Book now: www.computinghistory.org.uk/det/77318/Do...

A BBC Domesday system set up in Centre for Computing History's 80's Classroom.

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The Centre for Computing History @computinghistory.org.uk · 06/09/2026

🌏 Broken Tech, Broken Earth is celebrating 2 incredible years! 🎬 Watch the BTBE project documentary, sharing highlights and the people behind it! 🎟️ Join us Sat 26 & Sun 27 Sept for a FREE weekend of stories, community and tech - www.computinghistory.org.uk/det/77392/Pr...

Broken Tech Broken Earth co-ordinator Nadirah Hussain talks to a camera crew infront of shelves full of various video games.

The sculpture made in response to Broken Tech Broken Earth e-waste art event. It is a globe with CD's stuck to it, mounted on a cuboid platform with floppy disks stuck the outer sides.

A young Caucasian woman, wearing a red scarf, talks animatedly to somone off screen.

Four ladies pose next to the Broken Tech Broken Earth e-waste art sculpture.

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The Centre for Computing History @computinghistory.org.uk · 01/09/2026

Autumn is coming to CCH! 🍂📺 🧵 12-13 Sept: Binary Quilt 🌐 19 Sept: Domesday at 40 🌍 26-27 Sept: BTBE Project Celebration ♻️ 25 Oct: Bring ‘n’ Byte 🚀 14-15 Nov: Retro Computer Fest 💾 21 Nov: Copy That Floppy Check out and book tickets here: www.computinghistory.org.uk/pages/30677/...

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The Centre for Computing History @computinghistory.org.uk · 24/08/2026

BBC Domesday at 40! 📀 Tickets are LIVE for our 19 Sept event at the Centre for Computing History, Cambridge. www.computinghistory.org.uk/det/77318/Do... Explore the original system, hear from those involved & see if you can find your 1986 contribution! 🔎

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The Centre for Computing History @computinghistory.org.uk · 24/08/2026

What’s happening this week at CCH?! 👀 Tues 25 Aug - Rubik’s Cube Robots 🤖 Back for a 2nd time this summer! Wed 26 Aug - Bee-Bot at the beach 🐝 Help Bee-Bot navigate a seaside adventure Thurs 27 Aug - Scratch: Rex Runner 🦖 Code your own ‘broken’ internet T-Rex game on Scratch!

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The Centre for Computing History @computinghistory.org.uk · 22/08/2026

Retro Computer Festival 2026 is Go for Landing! This year we'll boldly go to a galaxy far far away. And Houston, we hope there's no problems. As you might have guessed, the theme is SPACE! Tickets available now - 14th / 15th Nov - no space suit required www.computinghistory.org.uk/det/77371/re...

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The Centre for Computing History @computinghistory.org.uk · 22/08/2026

Upcoming this week! 👀 Rubik’s Cube Robots - Tues 25 Aug Beebot at the Beach - Weds 26 Aug Scratch Coding: Rex Runner - Thurs 27 Aug Book your tickets now! www.computinghistory.org.uk/pages/30677/...

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The Centre for Computing History @computinghistory.org.uk · 22/08/2026

Ever challenged a desk sized ‘60s computer to tic tac toe? ⭕️❌ Our Collections Officer Adrian demos our Elliott 903. Spoiler alert, it’s very hard to beat! See it in our main gallery and ask our collections team if you’d like to see if running!

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The Centre for Computing History @computinghistory.org.uk · 18/08/2026

Reminder that our next Retro Computer Club is this weekend!! A friendly, informal meet up for retro enthusiasts! 📆 Sun 23 Aug, 10am - 12pm 📍 Centre for Computing History, Cambridge, U.K 💻 Bring something to show, we will also be showcasing something new... 🎟️ Standard museum entry costs apply.

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The Centre for Computing History @computinghistory.org.uk · 16/08/2026

Guess who’s back… 👀🎞️ We’re very happy to announce our punch tape machine is now back up and running! Come down to the museum and have a go at printing your very own personalised punched paper tape 👏🏼

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The Centre for Computing History @computinghistory.org.uk · 13/08/2026

The ‘70s called… they want their phone back! 📞 This week’s #throwbackthursday takes us back to our 1970s Office, where making a phone call meant a rotary dial, a little patience, and no speed dial or caller ID! Have you visited our ‘70s office? 👀

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The Centre for Computing History @computinghistory.org.uk · 12/08/2026

ON TODAY! 🔧🧠 Electronics Lab: Memory Chaser ⏰ 2 - 4:30pm 📍 Centre for Computing History, Cambridge 🎟️ £42.50 for workshop participant & accompanying adult Tickets include all day access to museum! 👉 Book here: www.computinghistory.org.uk/det/77250/El...

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The Centre for Computing History @computinghistory.org.uk · 11/08/2026

Stitch & Code: The Binary Quilt at #OpenCambridge2026! 📆 12 - 13 Sept 📍 Centre for Computing History, Cambridge 🎟️ tinyurl.com/5n84v5fv FREE entry with code QUILT100 Explore Hitomezashi stitching, see the @cambridgefestival.bsky.social Community Quilt, and make your own stitched square!

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The Centre for Computing History @computinghistory.org.uk · 09/08/2026

Coming up this week at CCH! 😄 Introducing some fun new graphics in collaboration with Lisa Willes! 🔧 Wed 12 Aug – Electronics Lab: Memory Chaser 🎮 Fri 14 Aug – Game On! The Guided Tour 🏎️ Fri 14 Aug – Mario Kart Tournament Book tickets here - www.computinghistory.org.uk/pages/30677/...

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The Centre for Computing History @computinghistory.org.uk · 09/08/2026

A BIG thank you to our wonderful electricians Simon & Tom! 💡 They worked tirelessly through the July heatwave, whilst we were closed, to rewire our main gallery lighting. Swipe to see some BTS shots…and the amazing results! 🤩👏🏼

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The Centre for Computing History @computinghistory.org.uk · 04/08/2026

Coming up this week at the Centre for Computing History! ☀️ 🎵 Wed 5 Aug – Musical Code with Sonic Pi ⚡ Thu 6 Aug – Electronics Lab: Beat the Buzzer 🤖 Fri 7 Aug – Rubik's Cube Robots Find out more and book here www.computinghistory.org.uk/pages/30677/...

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The Centre for Computing History @computinghistory.org.uk · 02/08/2026

Retro Computer Club is back! 🎙️ 📅 Sun 23 Aug, 10am – 12pm 📍 Centre for Computing History, 80s Classroom Bring something retro to show, meet fellow enthusiasts, and see machines from our collection not normally on display! 📺 www.computinghistory.org.uk/det/77331/Re...

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The Centre for Computing History @computinghistory.org.uk · 01/08/2026

Now this was cool! Last weekend a visitor came in and typed in this program from memory on our BBC Micro. 👏🏼 What would you program? We’re open 7 days a week during the summer hols so come and explore! 🤩

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The Centre for Computing History @computinghistory.org.uk · 25/07/2026

Bad news for your wallet, but joy is priceless in our opinion! 📍 The Centre for Computing History, Cambridge 🕑 Open 10am - 5pm, 7 days a week during Cambridgeshire’s summer holidays What would you get your hands on? #museumshop #cambridgemuseum #thingstodoincambridge

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The Centre for Computing History @computinghistory.org.uk · 25/07/2026

Can you spot the Z80? 👀 A throwback to our Z80 at 50 event, celebrating the machines and technology powered by this legendary microprocessor. Thank you to everyone who helped make the event happen, to our wonderful volunteers, and everyone who came along to celebrate with us. 👏

A museum exhibit displaying vintage and early personal computers, video game consoles, and CRT monitors, with several computers running retro games and educational displays about the history of computing in the background.

A museum display of vintage MSX home computers and gaming systems, including MSX2, MSX2+, and MSX Turbo R computers connected to CRT monitors showing retro video games.

A museum exhibit featuring vintage and modern home computers and electronics, including experimental and microcomputer projects, CRT monitors displaying computer graphics, and two people standing behind the display.

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The Centre for Computing History @computinghistory.org.uk · 22/07/2026

We were deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Jamie Urquhart. We were honoured to welcome Jamie to our ARM1 at 40 celebrations last year. Here he reflects on his early interest in electronics. Our thoughts remain with his family, friends, and all who knew him.

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The Centre for Computing History @computinghistory.org.uk · 21/07/2026

A very special and unexpected visitor! 😄 We were delighted to welcome Tim Anderson, one of the original designers of Zork. We showed him our Colossal Cave display and our collection copy of Zork I. A real privilege to welcome such an important figure in #gaminghistory! #zork

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The Centre for Computing History @computinghistory.org.uk · 18/07/2026

Did you help create Britain’s first digital time capsule? In 1985-86, thousands of UK schoolchildren contributed to the BBC Domesday Project. We’re reconnecting people with their work and collecting memories. Took part? Complete our survey: forms.cloud.microsoft/e/s5HEvKBkV4

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The Centre for Computing History @computinghistory.org.uk · 16/07/2026

Beat the Buzzer ⚡️ Test your nerve and take your finished project home! 📆 Thurs 6 August 🕚 11am - 12:30pm 🪛 No experience needed 👧 Suitable for ages 9+ (under 14s must be accompanied by an adult) #electronics #soldering #summeratthemuseums #summeractivities #cambridge

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The Centre for Computing History @computinghistory.org.uk · 16/07/2026

Help shape the future of computing history. We're looking for people to join our amazing community. 💙 Become a Trustee 💡 Join a Strategic Working Group 🙌 Volunteer with our visitors, events, learning programmes or collections Find out more: www.computinghistory.org.uk/news/77273/W...

A woman in a pink jumper sits behind a table holding a signed BBC Micro. On the table in front of her is a variety of Made in Cambridge computers, including from top left to bottom right; Acorn Communicator, Camputers Lynx, Sinclair ZX Spectrum, a Jupiter Ace, and a Sinclair ZX80.

A man standing in an open tent wearing a blue Centre for Computing History t-shirt. There is grass in he foreground, they are at Strawberry Fair. He is standing infront of a black and red discovery box, a blue Centre for Computing History sign is placed in front of the box. Behind him, another figure sits in the tent infront of a BBC Micro.

An older gentleman wearing a volunteer badge, stands with two young girls. The girl on the right is raising her hand with a question, the girl on the left is looking at objects on a table in front of them. There is also a young boy in the foreground on the far right. They are standing in a room, part of a musuem, with a TV in the background.

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The Centre for Computing History @computinghistory.org.uk · 15/07/2026

A reminder that we will be CLOSED to the public today and tomorrow. This is due to electrical works being carried out in our main gallery!

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The Centre for Computing History @computinghistory.org.uk · 08/07/2026

Museum Notice 📢 Please note that the Centre for Computing History will be closed next Weds 15th and Thurs 16th July. This is due to electrical work being carried out in our main gallery. Thank you for your understanding, these works will mean brand new controlled lighting in our gallery! 💡

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The Centre for Computing History @computinghistory.org.uk · 05/07/2026

A brilliant day at our Copy That Floppy event last month! 💾 We preserved data from old floppy disks, (including 8-inch floppies!), using the Greaseweazle to connect vintage drives to modern PCs. Thanks to our amazing volunteers and everyone who came along, can't wait for the next one! 😄

Volunteers and attendees working with vintage computers and floppy drives during the Copy That Floppy event.

Person holding a selection of floppy disks, including an 8-inch floppy, beside a vintage PC at the Copy That Floppy event.

Vintage PC setup with a Greaseweazle floppy controller connected for reading and preserving floppy disks.

Collection of floppy disks and "I Copied That Floppy" stickers handed out at the digital preservation event

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The Centre for Computing History @computinghistory.org.uk · 04/07/2026

Are you a natural relationship builder? Do you enjoy designing events and marketing them? Then take a look at our current job opening! 👀 You don’t need experience in all areas, but we do require good writing skills 👏🏼 Please send all CV’s to admin@computinghistory.org.uk

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The Centre for Computing History @computinghistory.org.uk · 04/07/2026

✨ We are HIRING! ✨ Events and Development Manager Salary: £32,000-35,000 / Full Time Location: Cambridge For full job spec see here - www.computinghistory.org.uk/news/77276/W... Application Deadline: 9:30am, 27 July 2026

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The Centre for Computing History @computinghistory.org.uk · 03/07/2026

Following on from our initial look at the ARM Evaluation System, we have gone further and wanted to share with you it running some test programs and graphic demos. See how much faster it can run! #ARM1 #bbcmicro #computinghistory #ARMEvaluationSystem

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The Centre for Computing History @computinghistory.org.uk · 03/07/2026

Say hello to one of our latest donations! The F.I.S.T (Future Infantry Soldier Technology), a body worn computer for soldiers, with a belt to hold the computer, batteries, and helmet that contains audio visual elements. #militarytechnology #museumcollection

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The Centre for Computing History @computinghistory.org.uk · 02/07/2026

🎥 Brighid Simpkin: Programmer of Early Computers We had the pleasure of talking with Brighid Simpkin, an early programmer at Elliot Brothers, working on their in-house computer, Nicholas. #oralhistoryinterview #computinghistory #computerprogramming

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The Centre for Computing History @computinghistory.org.uk · 27/06/2026

Synthesized Day 1 is fully underway! So many sounds and cables but amazing to chat with the exhibitors about their synths. From home brews, Cheetah keyboards, LinnDrum, Rolands, and MIDIs plus lots more!! We’re here all weekend so pop down and have a play 🎹🎶

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The Centre for Computing History @computinghistory.org.uk · 26/06/2026

Come behind the scenes with our collection team! 🎥 They have been busy installing our new exhibit - ‘Zilog Z80 at 50’. Join us on 18th & 19th July for a special weekend celebrating this legendary microprocessor! See our website for more details - www.computinghistory.org.uk/det/77032/Z8...

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