Ferranti Pegasus computer, 1956.

Made:
1959 in England and Manchester
maker:
Ferranti Limited
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Ferranti Pegasus Computer, c.1956
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Ferranti Pegasus Computer, c.1956
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Ferranti Pegasus Computer, c.1956
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Ferranti Pegasus Computer, c.1956
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Ferranti Pegasus computer, c
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Compressor/Heat Exchanger from Ferranti Pegasus computer
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Package Testing Unit, Ferranti Pegasus computer
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One of two 2 circuit boards from a Ferranti Pegasus Computer
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Operator's Console Desk from Ferranti Pegasus computer, c
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Non-printing Tape Perforator, Creed model 7P/N4, s/n 3877
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Ferranti Pegasus computer, c
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Ferranti Pegasus computer, c
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Delay Line Circuit Board Assembly, Ferranti Pegasus computer, c
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Non-printing Tape Perforator, Creed model 7P/N4, s/n 3877
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Package Testing Unit, Ferranti Pegasus computer
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Processor Unit from Ferranti Pegasus computer, c
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Tape Handling Desk, Creed model S4060
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Printer, in metal acoustic cover, Ferranti Pegasus computer, c
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Operator's Console Desk from Ferranti Pegasus computer, c
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© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Non-printing Tape Perforator, Creed model 7P/N4, s/n 3877
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© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Printer, in metal acoustic cover, Ferranti Pegasus computer, c
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© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Non-printing Tape Perforator, Creed model 7P/N4, s/n 3877
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Processor Unit from Ferranti Pegasus computer, c
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Operator's Console Desk from Ferranti Pegasus computer, c
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Operator's Console Desk from Ferranti Pegasus computer, c
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Printer, in metal acoustic cover, Ferranti Pegasus computer, c
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Ferranti Pegasus Computer, c.1956

This Ferranti Pegasus computer, c. 1956, was designed by Christopher Strachey (1916-1975) while working at the National Research and Development Corporation (NRDC). He based his design on his experiments while working with Elliot Bros., where he pioneered the idea of constructing computers from modular packages.

Strachey also devised a new type of logic design for Pegasus, which made the computers easy and logical to programme, and thus popular with their users. Pegasus I evolved into Pegasus II, which had improved circuitry, a larger drum store and more peripherals, including a printer.

Thirty-eight Pegasus Is and IIs were sold, and this computer was one of the first to be built on a production line at Ferranti's factory in Manchester.

These machines were put to work in banks, universities, and engineering and research establishments. For most of these organisations and their staff Pegasus was their first computer, and therefore the herald of a new age.

Details

Category:
Computing & Data Processing
Object Number:
1983-1440
Materials:
metal, plastic, glass, electronic compnents, refrigeration gas
Measurements:
overall inc. printers, desks and chairs etc.: 2130 mm x 100 mm x 4000 mm, 3830 kg
type:
mainframes and computers
credit:
University College London

Parts

2 circuit boards from a Ferranti Pegasus Computer

2 circuit boards from a Ferranti Pegasus Computer

2 circuit boards from a Ferranti Pegasus Computer

Object Number:
1983-1440/2
type:
circuit boards
Teleprinter, Creed model 75RP. K4 mk 3

Teleprinter, Creed model 75RP. K4 mk 3

Teleprinter, Creed model 75RP. K4 mk 3, s/n 8116

Object Number:
1983-1440 Pt20
type:
teleprinter