Computing Collection (page 2)

Spinning silk and a Jacquard loom (chromolitho)
2788847 Spinning silk and a Jacquard loom (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Spinning silk and a Jacquard loom)

Calculating Machine, by George B Grant (engraving)
1092688 Calculating Machine, by George B Grant (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Calculating Machine, by George B Grant)

Skelmanthorpe First and Nursery School has been presented with £; 700 worth of computer equipment. They received new disk drives to replace their old cassettes

Busy in the new computer room at Moor End High School are at the back Rebecca Walters, Robina Parveen and Mr Greg Gilbert, head of computing at the school

1980s Computing. Computer textile designers Yvonne Robertson an d Nairish Nash with their Apple Mac computer. 30th September 1987

Teachers and pupils try out the new computers in Bilton High Schools IT classroom. 26th September 1988

Silicon Valley, Santa Clara, California, USA, August 1978. Blue prints of Microchip

Royal Ballet Company dancers Lesley Collier aged 22 from Orpington and Marilyn Thompson, 21 from San Francisco, practice their printed out dance routine

Electronics Computers: Girl operators working at the control panels of Bristol Aircraft Limited new " Duce" digital computer and Flutter Simulator

The Eureka, 1845. Creator: Unknown
The Eureka, 1845....a Machine for Composing Hexameter Latin Verses, which is now exhibited at the Egyptian Hall, in Piccadilly

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England, West Sussex, Shoreham-by-sea, IT Technician programming traffic lights signal box from a laptop computer

Tabulating machines in the punch room in a Sheffield Factory office, 1963. Artist
Tabulating machines in the punch room in a Sheffield factory office, South Yorkshire, 1963. scene in the offices of the Edgar Allen Steel Company

Hollerith data machine in an office at the Edgar Allen Steel Co, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 1963. Herman Hollerith was born in 1860 of German parentage

Computer room, Huntsman House, Tetleys brewers headquarters, Leeds, West Yorkshire, 1968. The Tetley familys links with the beer industry reach back into the 1740s when William Tetley was described

Computer room scene, the Park Gate Iron & Steel Co, Rotherham, 1964. Artist
Computer room, Park Gate Iron & Steel Co, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, 1964. An operator at the controls. What once occupied the space of a large room such as this can now be stored on one of todays

Charles Babbage (1791-1871) English mathematician and pioneer of computing, 1871. In the 1820s, Babbage began to develop a Difference Engine which could perform simple mathematical calculations

Slot machine that plays bridge, 1938. Churchmans cigarette card, from a series titled Modern Wonders [WA & AC Churchman, Great Britain & Ireland, 1938]

Super calculating machine, 1938. Churchmans cigarette card, from a series titled Modern Wonders [WA & AC Churchman, Great Britain & Ireland, 1938]

Joseph Marie Jacquard, showing his loom to Lazare Carnot, Lyon, France, 1801 (1901). French silk-weaver and inventor Jacquard (1752-1834)

ENIAC computer, c1944. Artist: J Presper Eckert
ENIAC computer, c1944. The first all-electronic computer designed to be Turing-complete, ENIAC (Electronic Numerical Integrator and Computer)

Weaving shed fitted with Jacquard power looms, c1880. French silk-weaver and inventor Joseph Marie Jacquard invented a loom which used a punched card system to weave complicated patterns in textiles

Charles Babbages Difference Engine No 1, prototype calculating machine, 1824-1832. Artist: Joseph Clement
Charles Babbages Difference Engine No 1, prototype calculating machine, 1824-1832. English mathematician Charles Babbage (1791-1871)

Hollerith tabulator, 1894
Hollerith tabulator which used a punched card memory system, 1894. First used in the US cenusus of 1890

George and Edward Scheutzs calculating machine. Based on Babbages difference engine, it was developed between 1837 and 1843. Purchased for Dudley Observatory, Albany, New York

Printed circuit board. Photograph

Cray-2 supercomputer. NASA colour photograph

Sperry bomb-sight apparatus 1944
Diagram of a Sperry bomb-sight O-1 used by the United States Army Air Forces (USaF) bombers in World War Two. By manipulating the various control knobs

Computer motherboard, coloured X-ray C016 / 7212
Computer motherboard, coloured x-ray of the main circuit board (motherboard) of a personal computer (PC). Motherboard components include transistors, diodes, resistors, capacitors and inductors

Charles Babbage, caricature C015 / 6701
Charles Babbage (1791-1871). Caricature of the English mathematician Charles Babbage. Babbage is best known for his pioneering work on programmable computers

Rocket eBook. Page from the novel Alice in Wonderland displayed on a Rocket eBook, a type of electronic book. It can store 4000 book pages, equivalent to about ten paper novels

The Difference Engine Of The Babbage Calculating Machine, Invented By Charles Babbage In 1822, Made To Compute Values Of Polynomial Functions. From The Strand Magazine, Published 1896

CFD Orbiter Model
This is a Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) computer generated Space Shuttle model. CFD has supplanted wind tunnels for many evaluations of aircraft

Computer. MAC model. Early 80 s. 20th century. National Museum of Science and Technology Leonardo Da Vinci. Milan. Italy

Man in an office with an Exidy Sorcerer computer and word processor. Date: circa late 1970s

Bitcoins, conceptual artwork C016 / 9774
Bitcoins, conceptual computer artwork

Bitcoin, conceptual artwork C016 / 9773
Bitcoin, conceptual computer artwork

Bitcoin, conceptual image C016 / 9775
Bitcoin, conceptual composite image

Bitcoin, conceptual artwork C016 / 9777
Bitcoin, conceptual computer artwork

Computer motherboard, X-ray C016 / 7208
Computer motherboard, x-ray of the main circuit board (motherboard) of a personal computer (PC). Motherboard components include transistors, diodes, resistors, capacitors and inductors

Thinking Machine CM-5 massively parallel computer
Massively parallel computer. A Connection Machine CM-5, a massively parallel computer (MPC) made by the Thinking Machines Corporation

Elderly woman using a laptop computer
MODEL RELEASED. Elderly woman using a laptop computer at home

Cray X-Mp / 48 supercomputer
The CRAY X-MP/48 supercomputer is distinguished by its unique shape & bright colouring. It consists of four central processors

Cray supercomputer

CRAY X-MP / 48 superconductor
The distinctive shape & bright colouring of a CRAY X-MP/48 supercomputer dominates a large computer room. The CRAY X-MP/48 consists of four central processors

Turtle robot. This robot, which has a pen beneath its shell, was developed as a learning tool. It is controlled by typing commands, using the LOGO programming language, into a computer

Alan Turing, British mathematician
Alan Turing (1912-54), British mathematician. Turing was educated at Cambridge and Princeton. In 1937 he described a theoretical computer (a Turing machine) in rigorous mathematical terms

Soviet Mikrosha computer, 1987
Soviet Mikrosha computer. Exhibition display from the 1980s of a Mikrosha computer that was used in Soviet industry. The 8-bit Mikrosha was produced commercially as a personal computer from 1987

Quantum particles. Quantum mechanics is a branch of physics that describes particles in terms of quanta, discrete values rather than smooth changes

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"From the Pilot ACE to Artificial Intelligence: Unveiling the Evolution of Computing" Step into a time machine and travel back to 1950, where the groundbreaking Pilot ACE computer revolutionized computing as we know it. This marvel of technology laid the foundation for future advancements that would shape our digital world. But let's not forget about ancient wonders like the Antikythera mechanism, an intricate artwork from centuries ago that showcased early computing capabilities, and is a testament to human ingenuity and our innate desire to unravel complex problems. In this journey through time, we encounter Alan Turing, a brilliant British mathematician whose contributions in cryptography during World War II paved the way for modern-day computing. His legacy continues to inspire generations of innovators pushing boundaries in artificial intelligence. Speaking of AI, imagine stepping into a conceptual artwork where machines possess human-like intelligence. The possibilities seem endless as scientists strive towards creating sentient beings capable of learning and adapting on their own. As we delve deeper into this digital realm, conceptual illustrations depict a vibrant landscape filled with interconnected devices forming our ever-expanding digital world. We witness how computers have become an integral part of our daily lives – from home computers empowering individuals to supercomputers at CERN unraveling mysteries of the universe. Peering beneath the surface reveals mesmerizing colored X-ray images showcasing intricate computer motherboards resembling works of art themselves. These microchips intricately connect wires within them, enabling seamless communication between various components. However, not all aspects are rosy; history reminds us that even nuclear missile warning systems relied on computing technologies back in 1965. It serves as a stark reminder that responsible use and ethical considerations must accompany technological progress. Finally, we come across promotional photographs capturing moments when IBM's iconic IBM 1410 took center stage – bringing advanced computational power within reach for businesses worldwide. This captivating journey showcases how far we've come since those early days while reminding us of the limitless potential that lies ahead.