Chris Curry talks about Clive Sinclair, Sinclair Radionics and Acorn Computers The Centre for Computing History 2026-09-22 | Chris Curry talks about Clive Sinclair, Sinclair Radionics and Acorn Computers
The size of LEO #LEO #computing #computinghistory #history The Centre for Computing History 2024-09-06 | ...
NEOGEO Home Consoles with Adrian and Kat The Centre for Computing History 2024-07-26 | Volunteer Kathy joins Adrian for a quick overview of SNK's consoles. They play Top Hunter, XenoCrisis, Metal Slug, Pulstar, and Cyber-Lip.00:00 Intro02:05 Look at these games09:42 Top Hunter on the AES13:57 NeoGeo CD15:05 XenoCrisis20:57 Metal Slug26:30 NeoGeo CDZ29:15 Pulstar32:05 Kat sabotages her controller35:30 Cyber-Lip39:10 Outro
Pete Fawcett - Ive been really lucky. Ive worked over 40 years now and still love what I do The Centre for Computing History 2024-07-12 | Pete Fawcett worked in Software development first producing educational titles for MacMillan Publishing and later games titles for Piranha Software; both working as part of Five Ways Software Ltd. Here he talks mainly about his work on two games titles that Five Ways made for Piranha Software; Strike Force Cobra which earned a Your Sinclair Megagame (Your Sinclair, Issue 11, November 1986 p.36) and Gunboat in late 1987-early ’88.Pete came to the centre to browse the machines and relive old memories. As he was about to leave he made a passing comment that he’d worked on a couple of things; and so we quickly set up a camera to catch his memories of life as a software developer in the ’80’s. Thanks to Pete for taking the time to speak to us!Please consider supporting us on Patreon: patreon.com/computinghistory
Part 2 - Responding to Retro Gamers Top 100 Retro Games The Centre for Computing History 2024-06-28 | Continuing where we left off last time, we march ever onward towards the very best of the best retro games, according to Retro Gamer magazine.
Who were BrandVance? - Galactic Invaders Game Console made by Tangerine The Centre for Computing History 2024-06-07 | Phil and Adrian return once again for a look at a uniquely orange new donation.Follow us on Patreon:www.patreon.com/computinghistory
RESPONDING to Retro Gamers Top 100 Retro Games - Part 1 The Centre for Computing History 2024-05-21 | Join the CCH team as they wade through what Retro Gamer Magazine calls the top 100 retro games.
Colossus: how Enigma worked #cryptography #bletchleypark #computing #history #ww2 #war The Centre for Computing History 2024-05-07 | ...
Colossus changed history #computing #colossus #enigma #bletchleypark #ww2 #engineering The Centre for Computing History 2024-05-03 | ...
Colossus and the development of electronic computing #computing #colossus #cryptography #ww2 The Centre for Computing History 2024-05-03 | ...
Alex Sulman - Imagine Software #retrogaming #imagine #psygnosis #zxspectrum #amstrad #commodore64 The Centre for Computing History 2024-05-01 | ...
Shahid Ahmad was paid how much? #retrogaming #ports #commodore64 The Centre for Computing History 2024-04-29 | ...
Lynn Conway - Printing a silicon chip #computing #electronics #chipdesign The Centre for Computing History 2024-04-26 | ...
Lynn Conway Whats a chip? #computing #electronics #history The Centre for Computing History 2024-04-26 | ...
Lynn Conway - “If you want to change the future, start living as if youre already there The Centre for Computing History 2024-04-26 | Hosted by Jim Boulton. Jim introduces Lines in the Sand, the comic he co-created with Lynn. They move on to Lynn's explanation of VLSI and then Jim talks about the process of using AI to create the images for the comic.
Satherly Design Foam Models #computing #productdesign #art The Centre for Computing History 2024-04-24 | ...
Ed Smith - catching the technology bug #blackhistory #computing #retro The Centre for Computing History 2024-04-21 | ...
Ed Smith - Growing up in Brooklyn #retrogaming #retro #computing #electronics #blackhistory The Centre for Computing History 2024-04-20 | ...
Ed Smith - “Once I got the technology bug, I didnt want to leave it” The Centre for Computing History 2024-04-19 | Ed tells us about his career in electronics and computer design, starting in Brooklyn, fixing household devices, and moving into traffic signal engineering then games console design.
Brian Ford and the Origins of NAG The Centre for Computing History 2024-03-08 | In this interview we learn about the fascinating story of how Brian founded the Numerical Algorithms Group which set a foundation for the computing industry and continues to impact its development today.
Spectrum Next KS2 - A Worthy Successor to the ZX Spectrum The Centre for Computing History 2024-03-01 | Phil and Adrian return to talk us through the Spectrum Next, it's features, design, impressive compatibility and ports.00:06 Intro03:47 Power on06:32 Ghostbusters14:05 Enduro Racer15:42 Elite18:50 Xeno19:52 Robocop21:39 Bikers24:50 Bomb Jack25:58 Aliens29:37 Cassette Fail33:27 Invasion Force40:30 Conclusion
Ray Anderson - How He Built Businesses that Changed the World The Centre for Computing History 2024-01-05 | This interview was filmed a few years ago and got stuck in production for that time. Web Pioneer, Bango Co-founder, and Computer Engineer, Ray details his storied career in the technology industry, developing software and hardware that has had enormous influence in both tech and society at large.
RetroFest 2023 - Part 4 - Nascom, Acorn, and Tiki: More Vintage Computing Gems The Centre for Computing History 2023-12-15 | 00:20 Neal Crook (@nealcrook7883)06:02 Chris Oddy (theoddys.com)15:46 Tim Gilberts (@timbucus)27:07 Stephen Mitchell (@gedgehead)Many thanks to doughnut-in-chief Pete Golding for filming
RetroFest 2023 - Part 3 - Incredible Artifacts and Recreations of Computing History The Centre for Computing History 2023-12-08 | 00:20 Mitch (@hackmodular)05:35 Mark (@DextersTechLab) and Matt (@StudioPaeper)09:01 Tony Jewell (@HereBeDragons3)18:56 Tom Stepleton22:53 Dolo Miah (@6502nerd)Thank you to Pete Golding for recording
RetroFest 2023 - Part 2 - Exploring Vintage Wonders with this Years Exhibitors The Centre for Computing History 2023-12-01 | 00:00:20 John Brown (@RetroBytesUK )00:11:23 Adrian (@BinaryDinosaurs)00:19:48 Dave Williams (@Devilish_Design)00:27:49 Stephen Usher (@bulletford)Thanks to Pete Golding for recording
RetroFest 2023 - Part 1 - Interviews with Retro-tech-genius Exhibitors The Centre for Computing History 2023-11-24 | 00:20 Sam Battle (@LOOKMUMNOCOMPUTER )02:37 Andy Toone (@LockFarm)09:04 Adrian Page-Mitchell20:22 Roy Templeman (@LoudScotsBloke)Thanks to Pete Golding behind the camera and a big shout-out to Andy’s T-shirt
Writing Retro! - Steven Goodwin Tech Talk The Centre for Computing History 2023-11-10 | Steven tells us about the process of writing his new book, 20 GOTO 10. Signed copies are available in the museum's gift shop in Cambridge, UK.Available online here: computinghistory.org.uk/det/71656/20-GOTO-10-Book-by-Steven-Goodwin
The magic smoke is under control - Dragon Meetup 2023 The Centre for Computing History 2023-10-27 | Thank you to the Cambridge Museum of Technology for hosting this event. Find them here:Web: www.museumoftechnology.comMeta (Facebook | Instagram | Threads): @museumoftechnology.comTwitter: @CamTechMuseumYouTube: @cambridgemuseumoftechnology Additional footage of Cambridge Museum of Technology building used with permission. Creative Commons Attribution: Cambridge Museum of Technology00:00 Intro00:29 John Newcombe (@GlassTTY )03:40 Tim (@timbucus)06:28 Steven Goodwin (@MarquisdeGeek )10:00 Tony Jewell (@HereBeDragons3)15:47 Phill Harvey-Smith19:28 Adrian (@BinaryDinosaurs)
Thousands of Games vs Physical Collections... Who will win?? The Centre for Computing History 2023-10-21 | Dan and Adrian have a very civilised discussion of the pros and cons of two common approaches to handheld retro gaming. One approach being a general purpose emulator and the other being a series of devices known as the Evercade. Evercades take game cartridges that come in nice boxes for collectors to put on their shelves.
Whats New - Cache Store Roof and Display Area Tour - October 2023 The Centre for Computing History 2023-10-13 | Featuring the highly-anticipated return of Phil!
The best kind of noise - Talking to exhibitors at our annual Synthesized Festival (2023) The Centre for Computing History 2023-08-25 | A huge thank you to Tony for organising this event and Pete for filming00:00 Intro00:26 Jonathan Pallant (therealjpster)07:25 John Newcombe (Glass_TTY)08:25 SWTPC by Look Mum No Computer08:55 Shiela Dixon (@midi_in and @shieladixon)09:19 Mitch (Hack Modular)18:30 Tony Jewell (herebedragons3)21:11 Eduardo GarciaJonathan PallantTwitter @therealjpsterMastodon hachyderm.io/@thejpsterMitchYoutube @hackmodularTwitter @Hack_ModularInsta @hack_modularMitch's video:youtu.be/u9oHt8_xktcTony JewellTwitter HereBeDragons3John NewcombeYoutube @GlassTTYTwitter @Glass_TTYJohn's video:youtu.be/ZSqGhuJAJnQ LMNCYoutube @LOOKMUMNOCOMPUTERTwitter @LOOKMUMNOCMPUTRHis video on SMTPC:youtu.be/KA4Z7n_I14AShiela DixonYoutube @midi_in and @shieladixon
All Games Are Good - Stuart Gipp from the Retronauts Podcast The Centre for Computing History 2023-08-11 | Stuart's book is available here: limitedrungames.com/fr/collections/books/products/all-games-are-good-hardcovertwitter.com/Stupacabraretronauts.compatreon.com/retronautsretronauts.com/article/1993/directory-game-gear-a
Whats new in our display area! - June 2023 The Centre for Computing History 2023-07-14 | Adrian gives us a little tour of our latest displays
LEO celebration Part 2 - Panel Discussion with Frank Land, Georgina Ferry, Martin Campbell-Kelly... The Centre for Computing History 2023-07-05 | On 18th May 2023, an event was held at the Centre for Computing History to celebrate the completion of the lottery-funded project 'Swiss Rolls, Tea & the Electronic Office: A History of LEO." This second session saw original engineers joined by LEO society associated to discuss the legacy of Lyon's Electric Office
Swiss Rolls, Tea & the Electronic Office: A History of LEO Celebration - Part One The Centre for Computing History 2023-06-16 | On 18th May 2023, an event was held at the Centre for Computing History to celebrate the completion of the lottery-funded project 'Swiss Rolls, Tea & the Electronic Office: A History of LEO." The speakers were drawn from both project partners, the Centre for Computing History and the LEO Computers Society as well as our funder, the National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF). They demonstrate how LEO's legacy has been preserved through the project's various achievements.
Alex Sulman - Psygnosis - A Love Story The Centre for Computing History 2023-06-02 | Alex Sulman explains the story behind his tender fascination with game developer Psygnosis, its origins, impact, and enduring legacy...
Made in Japan Festival Family Gaming Night Quiz The Centre for Computing History 2023-05-12 | Once again we have digitised our family quiz for your viewing pleasure.Grab a pen and paper and have a go at our Japan-themed gaming quiz.
Jon Honeyball Q&A The Centre for Computing History 2023-05-05 | The enthusiastic audience continues to discuss matters of technology, trust, and privacy in this Q&A.
Made in Japan Retro Computer Festival April 2023 The Centre for Computing History 2023-04-28 | Volunteer Pete interviews some of the attendees at our Japan-themed Retro Computer Festival.
GoldenEye Tournament 2022 The Centre for Computing History 2023-04-22 | Martin Hollis and Brett Jones officiate our GoldenEye World Championship.A dozen players, four controllers, one Nintendo 64; only one can win.
Family Gaming Quiz - Online Edition 1 The Centre for Computing History 2023-04-14 | At our family gaming nights we run a quiz for laughs. We thought you might have a bit of fun with them too. Get pen and paper ready! Don't forget, you can pause with the K key if it goes too fast.
Daryl Baxter - Writing of The Making of Tomb Raider” The Centre for Computing History 2023-04-08 | Daryl Baxter, Features Editor at iMore, tells us about the process of writing his book "The Making of Tomb Raider". His early experiences with games included Sonic 3 on Sega Mega Drive and Tomb Raider on PS1.
How to do That Text Thing in BASIC - A Reminder for 70s and 80s Kids The Centre for Computing History 2023-03-17 | We get a lot of people coming to the museum who grew up in the early days of computers in schools, and have subsequently forgot the simple joys of printing a message on screen. Fear not, we're here to help you impress your family and friends.
Brendan Becker: Pretty Eight Machine, the Bloop Museum, and the System Source Computer Museum The Centre for Computing History 2023-03-10 | We interview Inverse Phase, aka Brendan Becker to find out about his musical past and ongoing projects, the Bloop Museum and the System Source Computer Museum.Links:Bloop Museum - www.bloopmuseum.comSystem Source Computer Museum - museum.syssrc.comInverse Phase Discography - inversephase.bandcamp.comBuy online! - http://www.computinghistory.org.uk/det/70356/Pretty-Eight-Machine-by-Inverse-Phase-Double-LP
Jon Honeyball - The internet and how we got it all so wrong The Centre for Computing History 2023-03-03 | Jon is Contributing Editor of PC Pro magazine and contributes to the weekly PC Pro podcast. He runs a product test and evaluation lab to an extremely high standard of competence. In this talk he presents a brief history of the internet, poses questions about trust and identity, and shows us the degree to which people are being tracked and modelled for advertising and other purposes.
The Tape Loading Experience The Centre for Computing History 2023-02-18 | Join Adrian and Dan as they attempt nostalgia for loading games from magnetic media. How did we endure 3-12 minute load times? Find out here...
Super Rare Games Showcase The Centre for Computing History 2023-02-11 | Dan and Adrian take a look at some games from Super Rare Games including NecroBarista, Dicey Dungeons, The Touryst, Fast RMX, and Grapple Dog.Find these games and other excellent titles at: superraregames.comAnd don't forget to follow them and us on the social medias.00:00 Intro00:26 Start01:03 NecroBarista02:55 NecroBarista Gameplay14:38 Dicey Dungeons14:48 Dicey Dungeons Gameplay20:08 The Touryst20:31 The Touryst gameplay30:17 Fast RMX30:36 Fast RMX gameplay38:20 Grapple Dog53:34 Final Thoughts
40th Anniversary of the excellent Atari 600! The Centre for Computing History 2023-02-11 | Adrian gives us a thorough rundown of the venerable Atari 600, an excellent 8-bit micro released in 1983. He showcases a few games on the system as well as giving us some fascinating history of its place in the Atari 8-bit lineup.
The Alpha Microsystem AM1041 The Centre for Computing History 2023-02-03 | We recently added a rare machine to our collection this week.Adrian gives us a quick preliminary tour before the restoration process begins.
Shahid Ahmad - Life of a Bedroom Coder The Centre for Computing History 2023-01-26 | Shahid tells us about his life growing up facing the hardships of life on a housing estate in London, how his career began in that environment, and his subsequent successes in the industry. He also talks about his work with Deepwell, investigating the potential benefits of games as treatment for mental health issues such as anxiety and depression.
Robert Good - In Search of Silicon Valley The Centre for Computing History 2022-12-23 | Cambridge artist Robert Good talks about his trip to Silicon Valley, his art, and his musings on the impact of technology on people's lives.His interest in words, text, and language led him to develop a thought-provoking project called A Cybernetic Meadow. He explores the migration of information "from books to bytes" and how that has impacted our current and future relationships with truth...
