Question 1

Must I understand computers to come on this tour?

Accepted Answer

Some basic understanding is helpful but really the tour is about the history.

Question 2

What time period does this cover?

Accepted Answer

It goes all the way back from the start of computing to the present.... and even into the future!

Question 3

How long is the tour?

Accepted Answer

I am trying to keep the tour to 1hr 30mins in length though it might go slightly over depending on questions I get asked.

Question 4

What route do you take?

Accepted Answer

The route goes from Kings Parade to Market Square to Queen's Road and finishes on Bridge Street in order to take in as much computer history as possible.

Question 5

Is the tour affiliated with the Centre for Computing History?

Accepted Answer

No, but I recommend a visit there as it is surely the best museum for geeks for miles around.

Question 6

Is this tour just about 80s computing?

Accepted Answer

No, although a large chunk is related to that.

Question 7

Can you run a private tour on demand for a larger group?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely! I can accept up to 15 people on a bespoke tour any day of the week but require pre-payment. Also, I am willing to do a longer tour up to 3 hours or I am willing to trim/expand the tour to just the 1980s parts (or otherwise) if required. Basically I am flexible!

Question 8

How far is the tour?

Accepted Answer

2 miles

Cambridge Computer History Tour