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From slide rules to Douglas Hartree's differential analyser and Ferranti's early computers, these objects trace the development of calculating and computing technology.

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Babbage's Analytical Engine, 1834-1871. (Trial model)

Computing & Data Processing

1871

Difference Engine No. 1

Computing & Data Processing

c. 1832

Phillip's Economic Computer

Computing & Data Processing

1949

Elliott / NRDC 401 Mk I mainframe

Computing & Data Processing

1952-1953

Personal Computer, model Apple I

Computing & Data Processing

1976-1979

Difference Engine No.2, designed by Charles Babbage, built by Science Museum

Computing & Data Processing

1991-2002

replica of the first transistor, 1947-2003

Computing & Data Processing

1947-2003

GRiD 'Compass' laptop computer, 1982-1990

Computing & Data Processing

1982-1990

Apple Newton MessagePad, 1993

Computing & Data Processing

1993

Replica of the 'Baby' or SSEM computer

Computing & Data Processing

1998

Operation punch cards for Analytical Engine

Computing & Data Processing

C. 1870

Nintendo DS lite, model USG-001

Computing & Data Processing

2006

main frame, for Automatic Computing Engine (ACE) pilot model, 1949

Computing & Data Processing

1949

IBM 5151-02 computer monitor, 1983

Computing & Data Processing

1983

silicon wafer signed by Gordon Moore, 2005

Computing & Data Processing

2005

Nintendo Game Boy Color, model CGB-001

Computing & Data Processing

1998

Logic door from Ferranti Mark 1* computer

Computing & Data Processing

1955

DEC PDP-8 minicomputer, 1965.

Computing & Data Processing

1965

Logic door from a Ferranti Mark I computer, 1951

Computing & Data Processing

1951

Sky+ digital satellite receiver and recorder, 2001

Computing & Data Processing

2001

BT Voyager 2000 interactive TV system, 1995

Computing & Data Processing

1995

Hollerith 45 column horizontal electrical sorting machine, 1920-1930

Computing & Data Processing

1920-1930

Cisco Catalyst 1200 switch, 1994

Computing & Data Processing

1994

Gold plated BBC Micro Personal Computer

Computing & Data Processing

1985

Intel 386 microprocessor, 1985

Computing & Data Processing

1985

Oric Atmos computer, 1984

Computing & Data Processing

1984

IBM 5150 personal computer

Computing & Data Processing

1983

ON Digital set top box decoder card, 1998-2002

Computing & Data Processing

1998-2002

BESM-6 Supercomputer, 1968-1987

Computing & Data Processing

1968-1987

Automatic Teller Machine (ATM)

Computing & Data Processing

c.1987

Nokia 'Mediamaster' set-top box, 1997-2002

Computing & Data Processing

1997-2002

computer mouse prototype, 1963 (replica)

Computing & Data Processing

2011

Apple 'Hypercard' software, 1987

Computing & Data Processing

1987

MC218 personal digital assistant, 1997-2006

Computing & Data Processing

1997-2006

Osborne 1 Portable Computer

Computing & Data Processing

1981-1983

iMac G3 'Bondi Blue' personal computer, 1998

Computing & Data Processing

1998

Nintendo Game Boy Advance, model AGB-001

Computing & Data Processing

2001

'Message Cam' mobile phone accessory with connector cable, 1999-2001

Computing & Data Processing

1999-2001

Dr. Mays and Dr. Prinz's Relay-operated logic machine

Computing & Data Processing

1951

iPod 3rd Generation

Computing & Data Processing

2003

Apple Newton eMate 300 laptop, 1997

Computing & Data Processing

1997

Alcatel Minitel communication terminal, France, 1983

Computing & Data Processing

1983

Guinevere, Random Number Selector and name plaque

Computing & Data Processing

1994

Lotus 123 spreadsheet software, 1982-1990

Computing & Data Processing

1982-1990

NeXT Computer

Computing & Data Processing

1988-1990

Monitor and Keyboard for 48K Minicomputer

Computing & Data Processing

1972

'One Laptop per Child' computer, 2007-2011

Computing & Data Processing

2007-2011

BBC Domesday system 'Community' Laserdisc

Computing & Data Processing

1986

name plate from Leo I or II computer, 1951-1960

Computing & Data Processing

1951-1960

Altair 8800b computer system, 1977-1982

Computing & Data Processing

1977-1982