Tom Kilburn
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Tom Kilburn was an English mathematician and computer scientist. Over his 30-year career, he was involved in the development of five computers of great historical significance. With Freddie Williams h
Kilburn in 1962
Replica of the Baby at the Museum of Science and Industry in Manchester
The Kilburn Building, home of the Department of Computer Science at the University of Manchester is named in honour of Tom Kilburn.
Memorial plaque commemorating Kilburn
Manchester Mark 1
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The Manchester Mark 1 was one of the earliest stored-program computers, developed at the Victoria University of Manchester, England from the Manchester Baby. Work began in August 1948, and the first v
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…Wheelwright Grammar School for Boys Alma mater University of Cambridge (BA) University of Manchester (PhD) Known for Williams–Kilburn tube Manchester Baby Manchester Mark 1 Atlas computer MU5 Spouse Irene Marsden (m. 1943) Children 2 Awards Mountbatten Medal (1997) Royal Medal (1978) Scientific career Institutions University…
The Manchester Mark 1 was one of the world's first stored-program computers.