Atlas Computer Laboratory, Blewbury

Name: Atlas Computer Laboratory
Address: Blewbury, United Kingdom

#1 among attractions in Blewbury

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The Atlas Computer Laboratory on the Harwell, Oxfordshire campus shared by the Harwell Laboratory was one of the major computer laboratories in the world, which operated between 1961 and 1975 to provide a service to British scientists at a time when powerful computers were not usually available. The main user population was the UK Universities and some government agencies. ()

Coordinates: 51°34'31"N, 1°18'54"W

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Blewbury United Kingdom

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Atlas Computer Laboratory – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Didcot Railway Centre, Vale and Downland Museum, Church of St Peter and St Paul, All Saints' Church.

4.1 miNE
Museum
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Specialty museum, Museum, History museum
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Church
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5.1 miN
Church
All Saints' Church
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5.6 miE
Nightlife
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History museum, Museum
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1.8 miNW
Museum
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4.9 miW
Monuments and statues
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6.6 miNE
Archaeological site
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Park
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Archaeological site
Blewburton Hill
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