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Liverpool Corporations new assistant, a three hundred thousand computer
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Liverpool Corporations new assistant, a three hundred thousand computer
Liverpool Corporations new assistant, a three hundred thousand computer, makes its debut when the Lord Mayor of Liverpool, Alderman Herbert Allen put the machine into operation by pressing a button, 19th April 1967. Also pictured are, Alderman David Cowley (left) and Mr J L Salt (city treasurer) right. The computer, housed in a special air conditioned room in Commerce House, Sir Thomas Street, will eventually play a major role in the lives of Liverpool people, dealing with such differing subjects as rate records and child vaccination
Liverpool Echo
Mirrorpix
Merseyside
England
Media ID 21760035
© Mirrorpix
Computer Computers Corporation Opening Ceremony Science Technology Unveiling 1967
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Unveiling Liverpool Corporation's New Assistant - A Technological Marvel of the 1960s
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. In this print from Memory Lane Prints, we witness a momentous occasion in Liverpool's history as the Lord Mayor, Alderman Herbert Allen, inaugurates the city's latest addition to its workforce - a cutting-edge three hundred thousand computer. The year is 1967, and amidst an atmosphere buzzing with anticipation and excitement, Alderman David Cowley and Mr J L Salt join the Lord Mayor for this historic event. Captured within Commerce House on Sir Thomas Street, this remarkable machine resides in a specially designed air-conditioned room. With its sleek exterior housing immense power and potential, it promises to revolutionize various aspects of Liverpool life. From managing rate records to ensuring efficient child vaccination programs across the city, this computer will play an instrumental role in enhancing public services. This photograph encapsulates not only a significant milestone for Liverpool but also showcases how science and technology are shaping our society. As we gaze at these visionary leaders pressing that symbolic button together, one cannot help but marvel at their foresight in embracing such groundbreaking advancements. Liverpool Corporation's new assistant heralds an era where human ingenuity merges seamlessly with technological prowess. It stands as a testament to progress and innovation while offering glimpses into what lies ahead for cities worldwide. Thanks to Memory Lane Prints' preservation of this historical moment captured by Liverpool Echo photographers, future generations can appreciate the profound impact that computers have had on our lives since their
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