News Releases

Colossus tools of the trade

4 December 2018

Seventy-five years after the first Colossus was under construction, the original tools and tool bag of an engineer are on display alongside the working rebuild of Colossus.

TNMOC Girls’ STEM day

27 November 2018

‘I didn’t realise I could do that!’ More than 80 school girls explored and developed their problem-solving skills at the latest Girls’ STEM Day. Two more STEM day specials are already being organised for next year.

Tony Sale Award 2018: Three generations of flight simulators

16 November 2018

The Computer Conservation Society has awarded the 2018 Tony Sale Award to a Techworks! project in Binghamton, New York State, USA, to restore three generations of flight simulators.

Ensoft boosts learning opportunities at TNMOC

1 November 2018

Ensoft, software developer for the Internet and large networks, has made its second major donation to TNMOC to assist in its work in inspiring young people to aspire to careers in computing.

‘Job Up!’ Bombe finds Enigma key again

24 September 2018

In a live link-up with Poland, the reconstructed Turing-Welchman Bombe successfully finds the key to break an Enigma-encrypted message again. Tribute paid to pioneering Polish cryptographers.

The Bombe Challenge

18 September 2018

In a live video link-up with Poland on 21 September 2018, the reconstructed Turing-Welchman Bombe will try to find the key of the day and break Enigma messages just as it did during the Second World War.

Summer Bytes 2018

24 July 2018

Summer Bytes family fun starts on Wednesday 1 August and runs Tuesdays to Sundays throughout the holiday month. Sponsored by Ensoft, Bytes are the go-to event for youngsters seeking creative fun.

1980s computing as it happened

28 June 2018

The BBC Computer Literacy Project Archive has gone live. Clips of the ground-breaking, educational and entertaining 1980s archive can now be searched and viewed at TNMOC.

Crowdfunded Bombe gallery opened

25 June 2018

On Saturday 23 June 2018, two veteran Bombe operators opened the new Bombe Gallery, just three months after the completion of a successful £50,000 Crowdfunder.

Bombe Gallery opens 23 June

7 June 2018

On the afternoon of Saturday 23 June 2018, the new Bombe Gallery will be opened by two original Bombe operators. See how this space has changed in just a few weeks thanks to your Crowdfunding generosity!

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