Alan Turing Collection

Enigma code machine
Four-rotor Enigma encoder used by Germany in World War II to send coded messages. The codes, which were changed daily, were cracked by the Bletchley Park codebreakers in the UK including

Pilot ACE computer, 1950
Pilot ACE computer. Control panel of the Automatic Computing Engine (ACE) pilot model. This was a preliminary version of the full ACE design

Alan Turing, British mathematician
Alan Turing. Caricature of the British mathematician Alan Turing (1912-54). In 1937 Turing described a theoretical computer (a Turing machine) in rigorous mathematical terms

AI IMAGE - Alan Turing at Bletchley, 1940s, (2023). Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Alan Turing at Bletchley, 1940s, (2023). British mathematician, logician and code breaker Alan Turing (1912-1954) joined the Government Code and Cypher School at Bletchley Park

AI IMAGE - Alan Turing at Bletchley, 1940s, (2023). Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Alan Turing at Bletchley, 1940s, (2023). British mathematician, logician and code breaker Alan Turing (1912-1954) joined the Government Code and Cypher School at Bletchley Park

AI IMAGE - Portrait of Alan Turing, 1940s, (2023). Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Portrait of Alan Turing, 1940s, (2023). British mathematician, logician and code breaker Alan Turing (1912-1954) joined the Government Code and Cypher School at Bletchley Park

AI IMAGE - Portrait of Alan Turing, 1950s, (2023). Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Portrait of Alan Turing, 1950s, (2023). British mathematician, logician and code breaker Alan Turing (1912-1954) joined the Government Code and Cypher School at Bletchley Park

AI IMAGE - Portrait of Alan Turing, 1940s, (2023). Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Portrait of Alan Turing, 1940s, (2023). British mathematician, logician and code breaker Alan Turing (1912-1954) joined the Government Code and Cypher School at Bletchley Park

AI IMAGE - Portrait of Alan Turing, 1940s, (2023). Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Portrait of Alan Turing, 1940s, (2023). British mathematician, logician and code breaker Alan Turing (1912-1954) joined the Government Code and Cypher School at Bletchley Park

AI IMAGE - Alan Turing at Bletchley, 1940s, (2023). Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Alan Turing at Bletchley, 1940s, (2023). British mathematician, logician and code breaker Alan Turing (1912-1954) joined the Government Code and Cypher School at Bletchley Park

Alan Turing, British mathematician
Alan Turing (1912-54), British mathematician. Turing was educated at Cambridge and Princeton. In 1937 he described a theoretical computer (a Turing machine) in rigorous mathematical terms

Pilot ACE computer components, 1950s C013 / 7166
Pilot ACE computer components. Chassis and components of the Automatic Computing Engine (ACE) pilot model. This was a preliminary version of the full ACE design

Pilot ACE computer components, 1950 C013 / 7164
Pilot ACE computer components. View of short delay lines for the Automatic Computing Engine (ACE) pilot model. This was a preliminary version of the full ACE design

Pilot ACE computer components, 1950 C013 / 7163
Pilot ACE computer components. Rear view of the resistance tree box (over upper section) of the Automatic Computing Engine (ACE) pilot model

Pilot ACE computer components, 1954 C013 / 7165
Pilot ACE computer components. Magnetic drum forming part of the memory and data storage for the Automatic Computing Engine (ACE) pilot model

Pilot ACE computer components, 1950s C013 / 7162
Pilot ACE computer components. Chassis and components of the Automatic Computing Engine (ACE) pilot model. This was a preliminary version of the full ACE design

DEUCE computer, 1956
DEUCE computer. Operator using the Digital Electronic Universal Computing Engine (DEUCE) computer. This was a commercial version of the Pilot ACE (Automatic Computing Engine) design

Pilot ACE computer, 1952
Pilot ACE computer. Controller operating the Automatic Computing Engine (ACE) pilot model. This was a preliminary version of the full ACE design

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Alan Turing, a brilliant British mathematician, is widely known for his groundbreaking work in the field of computer science. One of his most notable contributions was cracking the Enigma code machine during World War II, which played a crucial role in Allied victory. In the 1950s, Turing continued to push boundaries with his creation of the Pilot ACE computer. This revolutionary machine paved the way for modern computing and showcased Turing's exceptional intellect and innovation. The components used in this remarkable invention are still admired today, such as C013 / 7166, C013 / 7164, C013 / 7163, C013 / 7165, and C013 / 7162. Turing's brilliance extended beyond just computers; he also played a significant role in developing the DEUCE computer in 1956. His relentless pursuit of knowledge and desire to advance technology made him an invaluable asset to scientific progress. Despite his numerous achievements and contributions to society, Alan Turing faced discrimination due to his homosexuality at a time when it was criminalized in Britain. Tragically, he died at a young age but left behind an enduring legacy that continues to inspire generations. Today we remember Alan Turing not only as a pioneering mathematician but also as an advocate for human rights. His extraordinary mind shaped our world and forever changed how we perceive technology.