Computer Room Collection

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

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

Computer Centre at Barker and Dobson Confectioner, Liverpool, Circa 1970

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

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

Early computers C014 / 0565
Early computers. People working with IBM type 704 electronic data processing machines. Photographed at NASAs Langley Research Center, Virginia, USA, in 1961

Main computer at CERN
The main computer at the CERN research centre, Geneva. In the foreground are the tape drives that store programs and record data from the various detectors at the particle physics laboratories

Fish-eye lens view of NERSCs main computing room
NERSC computers. Fish-eye lens view of the main computing room of the National Energy Research Scientific Computing Centre (NERSC)

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Step into the captivating world of computer rooms throughout history, where cutting-edge technology and innovation converge. From the Xray X-MP/48 supercomputer at CERN to the Computer room in Rotherham Infirmary, South Yorkshire in 1967 by artist Michael Walters, these spaces have witnessed remarkable advancements. In Liverpool's Barker and Dobson Confectioner's Computer Centre circa 1970, minds were busy crunching numbers and revolutionizing confectionery production. Meanwhile, Tetleys brewers headquarters in Leeds showcased their own computer room scene in 1968 at Huntsman House—a hub of computational power driving brewing excellence. The Park Gate Iron & Steel Co transported us back to 1964 with an artistic representation of their computer room. Here, amidst towering machinery and humming processors, calculations paved the way for industrial progress. The Cray X-MP/48 supercomputer stands as a symbol of sheer computational might across various settings—whether it be CERN or other early computers like C014/0565. These behemoths pushed boundaries and unlocked new possibilities through their immense processing capabilities. One cannot overlook the main computer at CERN—an epicenter of scientific discovery that harnessed computing prowess to unravel mysteries of our universe. And through a fish-eye lens view of NERSCs main computing room, we glimpse into a space where data-driven breakthroughs are born daily. Computer rooms have served as sanctuaries for technological marvels—the CRAY X-MP/48 superconductor being one such example. Its sleek design housed unparalleled performance that propelled research forward on multiple fronts. As we reflect upon these glimpses into computer rooms past and present, we recognize them as more than just physical spaces; they represent human ingenuity pushing boundaries beyond imagination. These hubs fostered collaboration between man and machine—ushering humanity towards an era defined by limitless possibilities powered by computation.