Computer Collection

Airbus A330 cockpit
Cockpit of an Airbus A330 airliner. The A330 is a twin-engine, widebody airliner typically flown over long-haul routes with a capacity of 253-295 in three-class layout

Computer screen showing a human genetic sequence
DNA sequencing. Computer screen showing a sequence of base pairs forming part of the human genetic code. The three billion base pairs that form the genetic code of human DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid)

Augusta Ada Byron
AUGUSTA ADA BYRON daughter of the poet Byron, later countess Lovelace mathematician, arguably the worlds first computer programmer, aiding Babbage

Central Computer / Harwell
The Central Computer at Harwell serves over 600 users and has 200 typewriter terminals distributed around the site. This view shows the IBM 360/75

Concordes Cockpit
The cockpit of the first prototype Concorde, 001, at the St. Martin Sud-Aviation factory at Toulouse, France. Date: late 1960s

Enigma encryption machine used in World War 2

Internet computer code. Lines of Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), the language used by programmers to develop web sites. HTML code is written in text form

Concordes Cockpit
A mock-up of Concordes cockpit, Filton, Bristol, England, from where the Concorde 002 made its first flight to its test centre at Fairford on 9 April 1969. Date: late 1960s

Optical computing. Coloured light micrograph of a section through a hybrid electronic-optical circuit board. Optical waveguides (red) are used to transmit data in the form of light pulses

Computer keyboard
Abstract computer-drawn illustration of a hand reaching out to a computer keyboard

Xray X-MP / 48 supercomputer at CERN
The distinctive shape & bright colouring of the CRAY X-MP/48 supercomputer dominate the Computer Centre at CERN, the European centre for particle physics research near Geneva

Pilot ACE computer, 1950
Pilot ACE computer. Control panel of the Automatic Computing Engine (ACE) pilot model. This was a preliminary version of the full ACE design

Particle physics research. Screenshot of particle tracks as recorded by a detector at a particle accelerator. Particles such as protons are accelerated to near the speed of light to collide with

Alan Turing, British mathematician
Alan Turing. Caricature of the British mathematician Alan Turing (1912-54). In 1937 Turing described a theoretical computer (a Turing machine) in rigorous mathematical terms

Charles Babbage
CHARLES BABBAGE Mathematician and engineer

Computer Envisaged 1927
A COMPUTER, as envisaged in 1927 [illustration to The Thought Machine by Ammianus Marcellinus]

Air traffic visualisation. Computer artwork of air traffic over the USA. This image is one frame from an animation of air traffic over a 24-hour period

Internet blog map. Computer generated map showing relationships between internet weblogs (blogs). Blogs are internet sites where entries are made in journal style

Concordes Cockpit
A mock-up of Concordes cockpit, Filton, Bristol, England, from where the Concorde 002 made its first flight to its test centre at Fairford on 9 April 1969. Date: 1969

Holographic games machine, artwork
Holographic games console. Computer artwork of a games machine that uses a hologram to display a 3-D image. Players would be able to watch their game character from any direction

Nucleotide base matrix. Computer artwork depicting a matrix of nucleotide bases: adenine (A), cytosine (C), guanine (G) and thymine (T)

Artificial intelligence, artwork
Artificial intelligence, conceptual computer artwork

Computer 1960S
A compact modern computer with built in screen

Voyager spacecraft. Computer artwork of a Voyager spacecraft passing out of our solar system. Two Voyager spacecraft were launched in 1977

DOG. Basset hound at a laptop
JD-19901 DOG. Basset hound at a laptop John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Robot Albert Einstein. Robot featuring the body of a HUBO robot made by the Korean Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) and a head created by US robot designer David Hanson

arms raised, augmented reality, candid, cloud, color image, concept, copy space, cyberspace
Woman with arms raised using virtual reality helmet

Circuit board, artwork
Circuit board. Computer artwork depicting city scape made of electronic circuits

Fingerprint scanner, artwork
Fingerprint scanner, computer artwork

New York Stock Exchange trading, 1980s C016 / 2381
New York Stock Exchange trading. Banners and computer workstations on the trading floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE)

A Calculating machine, 1949
A double page spread from the Illustrated London News, 1949, reporting on the automatic sequence controlled calculating machine at Manchester University

Fractal graphics, abstract

At sign on a computer keyboard, symbolic image for the internet

Young man with laptop sitting on steps

Computer motherboard, coloured X-ray C016 / 7204
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

Triton and Neptune. Computer artwork of a geyser (black) erupting from Triton, the largest moon of Neptune (blue). Triton is the coldest world in the solar system

Home computer, computer artwork
Home computer. Computer artwork showing the interior of a home computer. A typical home computer contains one or more hard drives (red) which store data

Quantum computing. Conceptual computer artwork of electronic circuitry contained on spheres, representing parallel processing in a quantum computer

Promotional photograph for the IBM 1410
A female computer technician sits at an IBM 1410, in a promotional photograph for this business computer system. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

1950S Office Computer
A man and a women working together with a Pegasus computer at Ferrantis London computer Centre, 21 Portland Place, W1. Date: 1950s

Microchip connecting wire, SEM
Micro-wire. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a micro-wire (yellow, often made of gold) connecting to the surface of a microchip

Nuclear missile warning system, 1965 C016 / 4518
Nuclear missile warning system. IBM 7090 computer in use in the 1960s as part of the USAs Ballistic Missile Early Warning System (BMEWS)

Technophobia, conceptual artwork
Technophobia, conceptual computer artwork

Computer room, Rotherham Infirmary, South Yorkshire, 1967. Artist: Michael Walters
Computer room, Rotherham Infirmary, South Yorkshire, 1967. In a photograph taken for the Central Office of Information, a secretary checks the printout from the computer

Milky Way galaxy
Milky Way. Computer artwork of our galaxy, the Milky Way, seen from above. This image is based on measurements of the galaxys stars taken in infrared, radio and other wavelengths

Circuit board man

Close-up of some computer data wires
Computer wire. Close-up of several computer wires. A length of multicoloured ribbon wire is seen in the foreground. These insulated electronic wires are used for data connections in computers

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The computer, a marvel of human ingenuity and innovation, has revolutionized our world in countless ways. From the cockpit of an Airbus A330 to the screen displaying a complex human genetic sequence, its presence is ubiquitous. But this technological wonder didn't emerge overnight; it owes its existence to brilliant minds like Augusta Ada Byron, whose visionary ideas laid the foundation for modern computing. One pivotal moment in computer history was the creation of the Central Computer at Harwell, which paved the way for advancements in scientific research and particle physics. The Enigma encryption machine used during World War II showcased how computers could be employed for military purposes, forever changing warfare strategies. As time progressed, so did technology. Internet computer code became integral to our daily lives as we connected with people across continents through virtual platforms. The Pilot ACE computer from 1950 marked a significant leap forward in computational power and set new standards for future generations. Even iconic aircraft like Concorde relied on computers within their cockpits to ensure safe flights at supersonic speeds. And who can forget the trusty keyboard that serves as our gateway into this digital realm? Behind these incredible machines are exceptional individuals like Alan Turing – a British mathematician whose work not only cracked codes but also pioneered artificial intelligence concepts that continue to shape our world today. Yet it all traces back to Charles Babbage's visionary designs from centuries ago – his Analytical Engine laid down principles still relevant today and inspired generations of inventors and innovators. In essence, whether it's unraveling genetic mysteries or propelling us towards space exploration, computers have become indispensable tools that push boundaries beyond imagination. They embody humanity's relentless pursuit of knowledge and progress – truly remarkable creations that define our era.