Archives of IT
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UK Charity capturing the stories of tech pioneers & inspiring future #STEM leaders. Online archive of oral history interviews with tech leaders from 1950s to today & free computing curriculum resources for teachers.
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Together we have raised £14,352 with the @biggiveorg Christmas Challenge! 🤩 Thank you to the AKO Foundation and all our generous supporters. There is still time today to donate to our work and get us closer to our target!
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December 9, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Together we have raised £14,352 with the @biggiveorg Christmas Challenge! 🤩 Thank you to the AKO Foundation and all our generous supporters. There is still time today to donate to our work and get us closer to our target!
donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
Wow! Thanks to your amazing support, we’ve reached £12,790 — that’s 76% of our goal! And because of the #ChristmasChallenge, every donation has been doubled. 💚
We’re not done yet! There’s still time to double your difference by donating before midday tomorrow, Tuesday 9 December bit.ly/4iF44Tj ✨ 🙏
We’re not done yet! There’s still time to double your difference by donating before midday tomorrow, Tuesday 9 December bit.ly/4iF44Tj ✨ 🙏
December 8, 2025 at 9:07 AM
Wow! Thanks to your amazing support, we’ve reached £12,790 — that’s 76% of our goal! And because of the #ChristmasChallenge, every donation has been doubled. 💚
We’re not done yet! There’s still time to double your difference by donating before midday tomorrow, Tuesday 9 December bit.ly/4iF44Tj ✨ 🙏
We’re not done yet! There’s still time to double your difference by donating before midday tomorrow, Tuesday 9 December bit.ly/4iF44Tj ✨ 🙏
🚀 We’re halfway through the Big Give #ChristmasChallenge! 🎁🎁
Thanks to your generosity, we’ve raised £5,650 so far & every penny has been doubled. 💚
There’s still time to make double the impact before 9 December.
For more information & to donate see: bit.ly/4iF44Tj ✨ 🙏
Thanks to your generosity, we’ve raised £5,650 so far & every penny has been doubled. 💚
There’s still time to make double the impact before 9 December.
For more information & to donate see: bit.ly/4iF44Tj ✨ 🙏
December 5, 2025 at 11:16 AM
🚀 We’re halfway through the Big Give #ChristmasChallenge! 🎁🎁
Thanks to your generosity, we’ve raised £5,650 so far & every penny has been doubled. 💚
There’s still time to make double the impact before 9 December.
For more information & to donate see: bit.ly/4iF44Tj ✨ 🙏
Thanks to your generosity, we’ve raised £5,650 so far & every penny has been doubled. 💚
There’s still time to make double the impact before 9 December.
For more information & to donate see: bit.ly/4iF44Tj ✨ 🙏
The Big Give #ChristmasChallenge begins! For one week donations to us on the Big Give site will be matched £1 for £1, doubling your impact. Our aim? £16,800 to support our mission 'Capturing the past to inspire the future.' Thanks to pledgers and The AKO Foundation
donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
December 2, 2025 at 4:38 PM
The Big Give #ChristmasChallenge begins! For one week donations to us on the Big Give site will be matched £1 for £1, doubling your impact. Our aim? £16,800 to support our mission 'Capturing the past to inspire the future.' Thanks to pledgers and The AKO Foundation
donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
🧊 Early cube offices at the Digital offices in Galway, Ireland. DEC's first plant outside the USA opened there in 1971 and closed in 1993. Today, open plan offices are popular. Anyone remember working in a cube?
Image thanks to Digital Galway.
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Image thanks to Digital Galway.
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November 28, 2025 at 3:37 PM
🧊 Early cube offices at the Digital offices in Galway, Ireland. DEC's first plant outside the USA opened there in 1971 and closed in 1993. Today, open plan offices are popular. Anyone remember working in a cube?
Image thanks to Digital Galway.
@exploreyourarchive.bsky.social
Image thanks to Digital Galway.
@exploreyourarchive.bsky.social
It’s great to be included in The National Archives’ Year in Archives 2025 for the work we completed publishing interviews with former workers of the Digital Equipment Corporation in collaboration with @readingmuseum.bsky.social and The National Museum of Computing. #AYearinArchives #OralHistory
We’re delighted to announce that #AYearinArchives 2025 is now live!
Have a browse and let us know which projects you enjoy reading about: www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/archives-sec...
📷 RNLI, Tower Hamlets Local History Library & Archives, Staffordshire County Council, Gateshead Archive
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Have a browse and let us know which projects you enjoy reading about: www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/archives-sec...
📷 RNLI, Tower Hamlets Local History Library & Archives, Staffordshire County Council, Gateshead Archive
(1/2)
November 28, 2025 at 1:28 PM
It’s great to be included in The National Archives’ Year in Archives 2025 for the work we completed publishing interviews with former workers of the Digital Equipment Corporation in collaboration with @readingmuseum.bsky.social and The National Museum of Computing. #AYearinArchives #OralHistory
Adrian, our Public Relations and Communications Manager, has selected this conversation with Eva Pascoe, a cybercafe trailblazer. Remember them? Discover the reasons behind his choice and learn about the well-known personalities she introduced to the digital world!
🎂 AIT's 10th Anniversary - Adrian Murphy on Eva Pascoe #shorts
Archives of IT's PR Manager Adrian talks about why his favourite interview is with internet pioneer Eva Pascoe.
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November 26, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Adrian, our Public Relations and Communications Manager, has selected this conversation with Eva Pascoe, a cybercafe trailblazer. Remember them? Discover the reasons behind his choice and learn about the well-known personalities she introduced to the digital world!
We’re excited to join Big Give’s #ChristmasChallenge from 2–9 December. Your donation to Archives of IT will be doubled, enhancing our efforts to preserve tech heritage and inspire future STEM leaders. 💚 Thanks to our Pledgers and Big Give Champion, AKO Foundation, for their support.
November 25, 2025 at 1:39 PM
We’re excited to join Big Give’s #ChristmasChallenge from 2–9 December. Your donation to Archives of IT will be doubled, enhancing our efforts to preserve tech heritage and inspire future STEM leaders. 💚 Thanks to our Pledgers and Big Give Champion, AKO Foundation, for their support.
Our trustee Martin Campbell-Kelly highlights his top oral history interview from the last decade. Hint: He unveiled Colossus's vital role in computing history. #ComputingHistory #OralHistory
November 24, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Our trustee Martin Campbell-Kelly highlights his top oral history interview from the last decade. Hint: He unveiled Colossus's vital role in computing history. #ComputingHistory #OralHistory
In celebration of our decade milestone, our archivist Stephanie shares her top oral history interview. Hint: it's all about shopping and finding great deals! 🤩 🛍️ 💳
November 21, 2025 at 1:29 PM
In celebration of our decade milestone, our archivist Stephanie shares her top oral history interview. Hint: it's all about shopping and finding great deals! 🤩 🛍️ 💳
Since 2015, we've been capturing the stories of tech trailblazers. Trustee Tim Gregory's top pick is the memorable chat with legendary innovator Sir Clive Sinclair 🎙️
November 19, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Since 2015, we've been capturing the stories of tech trailblazers. Trustee Tim Gregory's top pick is the memorable chat with legendary innovator Sir Clive Sinclair 🎙️
To celebrate our decade milestone, CEO Tola Sargeant shares why her top pick is our interview with tech innovator Duane Jackson 🎤
November 17, 2025 at 2:52 PM
To celebrate our decade milestone, CEO Tola Sargeant shares why her top pick is our interview with tech innovator Duane Jackson 🎤
Trustee Mike Short's top pick from our archives is the oral history chat with UK space tech expert Prof. Sir Martin Sweeting. 🌌 #SpaceInnovation
November 14, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Trustee Mike Short's top pick from our archives is the oral history chat with UK space tech expert Prof. Sir Martin Sweeting. 🌌 #SpaceInnovation
Our Education Lead, Ravi Chagger, selected Sir Robin Saxby, ARM's founding CEO and a strong supporter of AIT's educational efforts, from a decade of interviews. Find out why 👇
November 10, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Our Education Lead, Ravi Chagger, selected Sir Robin Saxby, ARM's founding CEO and a strong supporter of AIT's educational efforts, from a decade of interviews. Find out why 👇
For our 10th birthday, Trustee Bill Dutton shares his favourite interview from our archives, our most popular, the trailblazing Dame Stephanie ‘Steve’ Shirley 🎙️
November 7, 2025 at 9:32 AM
For our 10th birthday, Trustee Bill Dutton shares his favourite interview from our archives, our most popular, the trailblazing Dame Stephanie ‘Steve’ Shirley 🎙️
We are 10! 🎂
To celebrate we will be sharing our favourite oral history interviews throughout November. Here Chairman John Carrington introduces his. What would your favourite be?
To celebrate we will be sharing our favourite oral history interviews throughout November. Here Chairman John Carrington introduces his. What would your favourite be?
November 6, 2025 at 9:01 AM
We are 10! 🎂
To celebrate we will be sharing our favourite oral history interviews throughout November. Here Chairman John Carrington introduces his. What would your favourite be?
To celebrate we will be sharing our favourite oral history interviews throughout November. Here Chairman John Carrington introduces his. What would your favourite be?
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IHR Director Professor Claire Langhamer @clairelanghamer.bsky.social has written about today’s History Day #histday25 here at Senate House, and how it reflects the crucial work of @ihr.bsky.social in supporting historical research in all its forms. Read more here! www.history.ac.uk/news-events/...
Making History Together
History Day
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November 4, 2025 at 10:35 AM
IHR Director Professor Claire Langhamer @clairelanghamer.bsky.social has written about today’s History Day #histday25 here at Senate House, and how it reflects the crucial work of @ihr.bsky.social in supporting historical research in all its forms. Read more here! www.history.ac.uk/news-events/...
Happy History Day! 🥳
If you are wondering how we can help you with your tech research project, look no further 👀
@senatehouselib.bsky.social
@ihr.bsky.social
#HistDay25
If you are wondering how we can help you with your tech research project, look no further 👀
@senatehouselib.bsky.social
@ihr.bsky.social
#HistDay25
November 4, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Happy History Day! 🥳
If you are wondering how we can help you with your tech research project, look no further 👀
@senatehouselib.bsky.social
@ihr.bsky.social
#HistDay25
If you are wondering how we can help you with your tech research project, look no further 👀
@senatehouselib.bsky.social
@ihr.bsky.social
#HistDay25
💡 On 2 November 1897, Nikola Tesla patented the electrical transformer.
He described it as 'a novel form of transformer or induction-coil... in which the energy of the source is raised to a much higher potential for transmission over the line than has ever been practically employed heretofore' ⚡
He described it as 'a novel form of transformer or induction-coil... in which the energy of the source is raised to a much higher potential for transmission over the line than has ever been practically employed heretofore' ⚡
⚡ Ferranti's Greater Manchester factory produced transformers and meters from 1905, playing a key role in the establishment of the National Grid. Despite having international clients, their Transformer Division closed in 1975. Photo: @sciencemuseum.org.uk.
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@exploreyourarchive.bsky.social
November 3, 2025 at 12:00 PM
💡 On 2 November 1897, Nikola Tesla patented the electrical transformer.
He described it as 'a novel form of transformer or induction-coil... in which the energy of the source is raised to a much higher potential for transmission over the line than has ever been practically employed heretofore' ⚡
He described it as 'a novel form of transformer or induction-coil... in which the energy of the source is raised to a much higher potential for transmission over the line than has ever been practically employed heretofore' ⚡
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1 week to go until History Day - don't forget to sign up! Read about why History Day is such a fantastic event in this blog by Claire Langhamer: buff.ly/ySfBuWR
#HistDay25 @senatehouselib.bsky.social
#HistDay25 @senatehouselib.bsky.social
October 28, 2025 at 3:30 PM
1 week to go until History Day - don't forget to sign up! Read about why History Day is such a fantastic event in this blog by Claire Langhamer: buff.ly/ySfBuWR
#HistDay25 @senatehouselib.bsky.social
#HistDay25 @senatehouselib.bsky.social
English Electric's Stafford site was a key UK tech hub in the mid-20th century. Acquired by GEC in 1968 and Alstom in 1989, it was bought and demolished by General Electric in 2015, now replaced by housing. Photo: Express & Star Newspapers, Wolverhampton Archives.
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October 31, 2025 at 12:04 PM
English Electric's Stafford site was a key UK tech hub in the mid-20th century. Acquired by GEC in 1968 and Alstom in 1989, it was bought and demolished by General Electric in 2015, now replaced by housing. Photo: Express & Star Newspapers, Wolverhampton Archives.
@exploreyourarchive.bsky.social
@exploreyourarchive.bsky.social
⚡ Ferranti's Greater Manchester factory produced transformers and meters from 1905, playing a key role in the establishment of the National Grid. Despite having international clients, their Transformer Division closed in 1975. Photo: @sciencemuseum.org.uk.
@exploreyourarchive.bsky.social
@exploreyourarchive.bsky.social
October 27, 2025 at 11:03 AM
⚡ Ferranti's Greater Manchester factory produced transformers and meters from 1905, playing a key role in the establishment of the National Grid. Despite having international clients, their Transformer Division closed in 1975. Photo: @sciencemuseum.org.uk.
@exploreyourarchive.bsky.social
@exploreyourarchive.bsky.social
Marconi established the UK's first radio factory in Chelmsford, Essex in 1912 and later set up research labs in Great Baddow in 1939. This Essex Record Office photo shows the labs camouflaged, taken for the Home Office ARP in November 1939, two months into WWII. @exploreyourarchive.bsky.social
October 25, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Marconi established the UK's first radio factory in Chelmsford, Essex in 1912 and later set up research labs in Great Baddow in 1939. This Essex Record Office photo shows the labs camouflaged, taken for the Home Office ARP in November 1939, two months into WWII. @exploreyourarchive.bsky.social
🌓 Professor Sir Martin Sweeting, Queen Elizabeth II, and UoSAT-12 at Surrey Satellite Technology in 1999.
The UoSAT-12 mission highlighted innovations like imaging cameras and internet expansion to space. Its 'Firsts' include capturing a lunar eclipse in 2000.
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The UoSAT-12 mission highlighted innovations like imaging cameras and internet expansion to space. Its 'Firsts' include capturing a lunar eclipse in 2000.
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October 22, 2025 at 2:07 PM
🌓 Professor Sir Martin Sweeting, Queen Elizabeth II, and UoSAT-12 at Surrey Satellite Technology in 1999.
The UoSAT-12 mission highlighted innovations like imaging cameras and internet expansion to space. Its 'Firsts' include capturing a lunar eclipse in 2000.
@exploreyourarchive.bsky.social
The UoSAT-12 mission highlighted innovations like imaging cameras and internet expansion to space. Its 'Firsts' include capturing a lunar eclipse in 2000.
@exploreyourarchive.bsky.social
📡 Jodrell Bank's MKII radio telescope, made by Ferranti was the first telescope of any type in the world to be controlled by a digital computer, the Ferranti Argus 100.
1966 Photograph thanks to @sciencemuseum.org.uk Collection Online. (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0)
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1966 Photograph thanks to @sciencemuseum.org.uk Collection Online. (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0)
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October 17, 2025 at 3:13 PM
📡 Jodrell Bank's MKII radio telescope, made by Ferranti was the first telescope of any type in the world to be controlled by a digital computer, the Ferranti Argus 100.
1966 Photograph thanks to @sciencemuseum.org.uk Collection Online. (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0)
@exploreyourarchive.bsky.social
1966 Photograph thanks to @sciencemuseum.org.uk Collection Online. (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0)
@exploreyourarchive.bsky.social