
3 3 c m
40cm
actual image size: 32cm x 25cm
Description
This contemporary photograph shows the first fully- electronic stored-program computer in operation. It was built at Manchester University under the supervision of Profesor Max Newman, aided by a grant from the Royal Society. It was so succesful that the government commisioned the weapons and electronics company Ferranti Ltd to manufacture the design.
Image Details
Image Ref.
10276246
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