National Museum of Computing
Tuesday, 8th July 2025 from 6.30 to 7.30 pm
Block H, Bletchley Park, Bletchley MK3 6GX
Explore the remarkable and often overlooked history of LEO, the world’s first computer designed specifically for commercial applications. This online talk will examine the unique rationale behind J. Lyons & Co.’s decision to develop an electronic programmable computer between 1949 and 1951.
Vince Bodsworth worked alongside the pioneers who developed and sold LEO computers, deeply influencing his understanding of solution-oriented approaches in technology.