Computer history -- visiting the UK

From: Witchy <witchy_at_binarydinosaurs.co.uk>
Date: Mon Jul 19 09:17:02 2004

> I will be leaving at the end of the week for
> a couple of weeks in the UK, mostly London and
> surroundings, but with a few days planned in
> Manchester and York.

Nice timing!

> I am planning to visit Bletchley Park and the
> Babbage exhibit at the London Science Museum.

Yes, get to Bletchley before it gets sold off or knocked down or
something. Last time I was there it was looking very run-down and uncared
for. Don't look in any of the windows of the buildings making up block D
(the middle set) because the sight will depress you beyond words.

> I have heard that the Manchester Baby replica
> at the Manchester Museum of Science and Industry
> is run weekly (or was at one time). I couldn't
> find any mention of it on the museum's website.
> Does anyone know the current status and schedule?

Nope, sorry.

> Any pointers to other exhibits or locations that
> are a must-see?

The Classic Gaming Expo (UK version) is on this weekend at the Croydon
Fairfield Hall conference centre in south east London, more info is at
http://www.cgexpo-uk.com/. At least me and Jules R will be there
exhibiting along with a host of others so there's something to do straight
away, as well as the London Science museum of course.

cheers,

-- 
adrian/witchy
Binary Dinosaurs owner/curator
www.binarydinosaurs.co.uk - the UKs biggest home computer collection?
Received on Mon Jul 19 2004 - 09:17:02 BST

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