Computer Conservation Society

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London
18^th Sep 2025

Gordon Pask - Cybernetician, Inventor and Polymath

Historic Document Rescue

From time to time the Society is approached by people who have come into the possession of documents relevant to historic computers and who feel that they should “go to a good home”.

Unfortunately the Computer Conservation Society is no longer in a position to collect such material, though we can sometimes suggest a suitable home for it. If you have a need to dispose of historic material we suggest that you should first read our guide Archives and your Personal Papers.

In particular, we should stress that a list of the document titles is essential before any progress can be made.

Document Exchange within the CCS

Because CCS members use widely differing IT systems, difficulties sometimes arise when documents are sent between members. In an attempt to minimise such problems a page of guidance notes can be found here.

The web page also contains useful information for authors of articles in the CCS journal Resurrection.

News

May 2025

CCS Visit to Edinburgh National Museum of Scotland Collections Centre

We have arranged a tour of the National Museums Collection Centre in Edinburgh, where we to hope to view a rather interesting collection of vintage computers in their reserve collection, including a Ferranti Mark 1*, A Ferranti Mercury and the remains of the Chilton Atlas 1. There may be a small charge, depending on the number of us participating.

We will meet up for the tour at 13;00 on Tuesday 2^nd September, at the Collection Centre at 242 W Granton Rd, Edinburgh EH5 1JA. There are Blue Badge Parking Spaces within the site (get details before to book a space) and on street parking for others. Access by Public transport is available with local bus stops near the entrance.

We would like to get together for dinner in central Edinburgh on the previous evening, Monday 1^st September at a venue to be advised.

Hotel and travel arrangements are, of course, the individual responsibility of participants. There are several hotels in the vicinity of Princes Street, including the Ibis “South Bridge” and the Premier Inn at Princes Street.

Do join us, and bring partners, friends and relations. It will be fun!

As usual, Dan Hayton will be our organiser. You should contact him at so we know you’re coming and so that he can confirm numbers for the tour and keep you in touch about any arrangements. Please confirm your interest as soon as possible with the names of those wishing to join the party since security will need a list.

The Computer Conservation Society was founded in 1989 as a joint venture between the British Computer Society and the Science Museum in London. It has subsequently become closely associated with the Science and Industry Museum in Manchester and The National Museum of Computing in Bletchley Park.

Our primary mission is to preserve historic computers, develop awareness of the history of computing, and encourage research. We run many specialised projects, organise public lecture series, and publish a regular journal.

Membership of the society is open to all. If you would like to join the society, please click here for more information.