MPX5162725: Daily Mirror Ruggles feature on the the team at the National Physical Laboratory, Teddington, developing the Automatic Computing Engine known as the Pilot ACE. The Pilot ACE ran its first program on May 10, 1950 and was demonstrated to the press in December 1950. Although originally intended as a prototype, it was clear from its initial tests that the machine was a potentially very useful resource, especially given the lack of other computing devices at the time. After some upgrades to make operational use practical, it went into service in late 1951, and saw considerable operational service over the next several years. Our Picture Shows: James Hardy Wilkinson (left) explaining the workings of the computer to Daily Mirror Ruggles reporter at the National Physical Laboratory, Teddington. 8th July 1952 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images
MPX5162744: The demolition men are changing the face of the Gabalfa, Cardiff, junction of Western Avenue, North Road and Whitchurch Road. These shops and houses on the corner of Whitchurch Road are the latest to come down to make way for a roundabout which will be in use while work continues on the Eastern by-pass. 20th August 1968 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images
MPX5162758: Mrs Eileen Dowdle, daughter Clare, niece Jackie, her friend Sue and son Craig at Teesside Airport. The family told of their ordeal at a Spanish airport. Their flight from Malaga to Teesside was delayed five hours and they spent a sleeps night with hundreds of other holidaymakers. 31st July 1978 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images