About this Event
Cambridge Computer History Walking Tour
Join me on an exciting journey through the computer history of Cambridge led by a genuine Cambridge computer programmer and brought to life with props and laminated photos!
- Learn about the crucial role of cake in the origins of Cambridge computing!
- Discover how the Garden of Eden is linked to a computing pioneer!
- And just why did gin have such potential as a component of early computers?
I was inspired to create the tour after watching the brilliant docu-drama Micro Men* one too many times, and have spent a significant amount of time extensively researching the tour through books, websites, libraries, videos and podcasts so I am certain even the geekiest person will discover something new.
This walking tour will start on Trumpington Street opposite Peterhouse College (please see image at top of page) and finish on Bridge Street. Total distance is 2.5 miles with a total of 19 stops, some very short.
This is a pay-as-you-feel tour so you are welcome to pay whatever you like, if anything! I only accept bank transfer or cash for now so please come prepared, although we will pass an ATM during the tour.
This is only the third time I have run the tour so I would be grateful if you would fill in the brief questionnaire at the end of the tour.
*available on YouTube at time of writing
Previous reviews:
- "It was really interesting"
- "Absolutely brilliant albeit a bit long" (something I am resolving!)
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Peterhouse, Trumpington Street, Cambridge, United Kingdom
GBP 0.00