Post Office Research Station

The Post Office Research Station at Dollis Hill, London, was first established in 1921 and opened by the Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald in 1933.

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Post Office - Dollis Hill - London - 1921 - Ramsay MacDonald - 1933

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In 1943, the world's first electronic computer, Colossus, was built by Tommy Flowers' team.

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1943 - Colossus - Tommy Flowers

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In 1957, ERNIE (Electronic Random Number Indicator Equipment) was built for the government's Premium Bond lottery, by Sidney Broadhurst's team.

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1957 - ERNIE - Premium Bond - Sidney Broadhurst

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In 1971, Samuel Fedida conceived of Viewdata and the Prestel service was launched in 1979.

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1971 - Samuel Fedida - Viewdata - Prestel - 1979

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The station was relocated to Martlesham Heath and was opened in 1975 by Queen Elizabeth.

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Martlesham Heath - 1975 - Queen Elizabeth

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