Adopt the Harwell Dekatron / WITCH (Silver)

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Adopt the Harwell Dekatron / WITCH (Silver)

£25.00

Adopt the Harwell Dekatron / WITCH, the world's oldest operating digital computer, and support its preservation. Used from 1951 to 1957, the WITCH played a key role in the early development of nuclear power station designs. While it wasn’t the fastest machine, its reliability and ability to run for days with consistent, accurate results were revolutionary for its time.

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Silver Package Benefits: £25

  • Specially-designed printed and digital certificate.

  • One free visit to the Museum during the year for the sponsor.

  • Digital photo.

  • Gift: Notebook showing a picture of the WITCH, made using 3.5 inch floppy disks.