The National Coal Board Scotland Computer Centre At Sighthill opened 1963
1971
About this memory
Opened by Lord Robens of Woldingham on Wednesday 15th May 1963.
Photographs donated by Stuart Machane and provided by RS Taylor.
The computer pictured is an IBM System/360 Model 22 – first used in 1971 long after the date of the official opening.
Donor number: 0392-013
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The computer is an IBM System/360 Model 22. It was first delivered in 1971 so this picture couldn’t have been taken in 1963. See:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IBM_System/360_Model_22
Thanks Chris – we will amend the record with your update.
TheLMA Team