Re:The Electronic Computers, Part 2: Colossus
by roywiggins on Saturday September 23, 2017 @03:57PM
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The Museum of the History of Science in Oxford is also very, very good if you like scientific artifacts. Not quite as overwhelming as the Science Museum, and the building itself has history- the basement was probably an alchemical laboratory however many years ago.
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Re:The Electronic Computers, Part 2: Colossus
by KGIII on Saturday September 23, 2017 @04:20PM
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Duly noted, thanks. That is one that I haven't been to.
I was just talking with the missus and she's never been to the UK so we are tentatively looking to go over the coming winter, probably after the new year.
I will put that one on my list of 'must do stuff.' I've seen the museum pop up in documentaries and have just taken a peek online. It looks like it will be a good time.
Seriously, thanks. I love the UK and museums. Being reminded of another one is a good thing. I'd forgotten all about that one.
It's too bad that I can't time it to do one of the Royal Institution Christmas Lectures. I have wanted to do one of those, in person, for a very long time. Fortunately, I'll be able to watch them.