We hate 2020!

Just when we thought 2020 couldn't get any worse! We were about to re-open after many months of being closed but then disaster struck when a mains water pipe burst and flooded much of the ground floor of the museum.
Sadly re-opening has now been postponed. Read More >>>

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Rock

Timeline for Rock :

Date Event
Jul 1981 News Article : More powerful Aim 65/40
Dec 1982 News Article : Letter stationery
1984 Creation of Dell Computer Corporation by Michael Dell
29 May 1986 News Article : £25 million loss rocks Commodore
Apr 1994 Silicon & Synapse changes its name to Blizzard Entertainment


Hardware Products

Rockwell Electric Printing Calculator 212P

Rockwell Electric Printing Calculator 212P
Unknown
...

Manufacturer : Rockwell
Type : Calculator
The Answer: Rockwell Model 20R Calculator

The Answer: Rockwell Model 20R Calculator
1974
Electronic calculator with memory and percent: 8 digit LED display Algebraic logic Floating decimal Repeat function Battery operated AC jack Clear entry Full accumulating memory Automatic co...

Manufacturer : Rockwell
Type : Calculator
Rockwell 920

Rockwell 920
1st January 1975
ROCKWELL 920 Programmable Calculator Display is 14 digits, amber gas discharge.

Manufacturer : Rockwell International
Type : Calculator
Rockwell AIM-65 computer (Grey Case)

Rockwell AIM-65 computer (Grey Case)
1976
This Rockwell AIM-65 computer is housed in a grey plastic case.

Manufacturer : Rockwell
Type : Computer
Rockwell 44RD Calculator

Rockwell 44RD Calculator
1976
Introduced in 1976, this scientific calculator runs off 3xAA batteries or from a 4.

Manufacturer : Rockwell International
Type : Calculator
Rockwell AIM 65 Computer

Rockwell AIM 65 Computer
1976
The Rockwell AIM 65 computer was a development computer based on the MOS Technology 6502 microprocessor introduced in 1976.

Manufacturer : Rockwell
Type : Computer
Rockwell Aim-65 Dual Drive

Rockwell Aim-65 Dual Drive
1st January 1976
...

Manufacturer : Rockwell
Type : Peripheral
Rockwell Aim-65 Expansion Unit

Rockwell Aim-65 Expansion Unit
1st January 1976
Eprom programmer, and probable disk interface,...

Manufacturer : Rockwell
Type : Peripheral


Software Products

GTA2

GTA2
Unknown
Grand Theft Auto 2...

Manufacturer : Rockstar
Type : Software - Game
Grand Theft Auto Mission Pack 1 London

Grand Theft Auto Mission Pack 1 London
Unknown
...

Manufacturer : Rockstar
Type : Software - Game
Max Payne 2

Max Payne 2
Unknown
The fall of Max Payne - A film noir love story.

Manufacturer : Remedy
Type : Software - Game
Bully Scholarship Edition

Bully Scholarship Edition
Unknown
The fall of Max Payne - A film noir love story.

Manufacturer : Rockstar
Type : Software - Game
Midnight Club 3 DUB edition

Midnight Club 3 DUB edition
Unknown
The fall of Max Payne - A film noir love story.

Manufacturer : Rockstar
Type : Software - Game
Canis Canem Edit Bullworth Academy

Canis Canem Edit Bullworth Academy
Unknown
A school action roll playing game by Rockstar Games.

Manufacturer : Rockstar Games
Type : Software - Game
Nibbler

Nibbler
1983
The box came from the filming of 'Ready Player One'...

Manufacturer : Datasoft
Type : Software - Game
Football Manager World Cup Edition

Football Manager World Cup Edition
1990
...

Manufacturer : Addictive Games Ltd.
Type : Software - Game
GTa2

GTa2
1999
......

Manufacturer : Rockstar
Type : Software - Game
Thrasher: Skate and Destroy

Thrasher: Skate and Destroy
1999
...

Manufacturer : Rockstar Games
Type : Software - Game
Surfing H3O

Surfing H3O
2000
...

Manufacturer : Rockstar
Type : Software - Game
Wild Metal

Wild Metal
2000
...

Manufacturer : Rockstar Games
Type : Software - Game
Grand Theft Auto Double Pack

Grand Theft Auto Double Pack
2001
Contains: Grand Theft Auto III Grand Theft Auto Vice City...

Manufacturer : Rockstar
Type : Software - Game
Grand Theft Auto III

Grand Theft Auto III
2001
...

Manufacturer : Rockstar
Type : Software - Game
Grand Theft Auto III (NTSC)

Grand Theft Auto III (NTSC)
2001
...

Manufacturer : Rockstar
Type : Software - Game
Oni

Oni
2001
......

Manufacturer : Rockstar
Type : Software - Game
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City

Grand Theft Auto: Vice City
2002
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City is an open world action-adventure video game developed by Rockstar North and published by Rockstar Games.

Manufacturer : Rockstar Games
Type : Software - Game
Grand Theft Auto III

Grand Theft Auto III
2002
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City is an open world action-adventure video game developed by Rockstar North and published by Rockstar Games.

Manufacturer : Rockstar
Type : Software - Game
LOTR: Fellowship of the Ring

LOTR: Fellowship of the Ring
2002
...

Manufacturer : Black
Type : Software - Game
State of Emergency

State of Emergency
2002
...

Manufacturer : Rockstar Games
Type : Software - Game
Max Payne

Max Payne
11th January 2002
......

Manufacturer : Rockstar
Type : Software - Game
Grand Theft Auto Vice City

Grand Theft Auto Vice City
2003
.........

Manufacturer : Rockstar
Type : Software - Game
Grand Theft Auto San Andreas

Grand Theft Auto San Andreas
2004
...

Manufacturer : Rockstar
Type : Software - Game
Red Dead Revolver

Red Dead Revolver
2004
...

Manufacturer : Rockstar
Type : Software - Game
Red Dead Revolver

Red Dead Revolver
June 2004
Has 8MB memory card in the box....

Manufacturer : Rockstar
Type : Software - Game
The Warriors

The Warriors
2005
Has 8MB memory card in the box.......

Manufacturer : Take-Two Interactive Software
Type : Software - Game
Grand Theft Auto Liberty City Stories

Grand Theft Auto Liberty City Stories
2005
A trusted wise guy in the Leone crime family was forced into hiding after killing a man.

Manufacturer : Rockstar Games
Type : Software - Game
Grand Theft Auto San Andreas: Special Edition (NTSC)

Grand Theft Auto San Andreas: Special Edition (NTSC)
2005
Includes the chapters, The Introduction and Sunday Driver...

Manufacturer : Rockstar
Type : Software - Game
Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories (Platinum)

Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories (Platinum)
2006
...

Manufacturer : Rockstar
Type : Software - Game
Rockstar Table Tennis

Rockstar Table Tennis
2006
...

Manufacturer : Rockstar Games
Type : Software - Game
Urban Chaos: Riot Response

Urban Chaos: Riot Response
19th May 2006
......

Manufacturer : Eidos
Type : Software - Game
Grand Theft Auto San Andreas

Grand Theft Auto San Andreas
2007
...

Manufacturer : Rockstar Games
Type : Software - Game
Pure (Special Edition)

Pure (Special Edition)
2008
This edition has metallic cover art instead of the usual white, and contains an 'exclusive art book'.

Manufacturer : Disney interactive Studios
Type : Software - Game
Batman Arkham Asylum

Batman Arkham Asylum
2009
This edition has metallic cover art instead of the usual white, and contains an 'exclusive art book'.

Manufacturer : Eidos
Type : Software - Game
Red Dead Redemption

Red Dead Redemption
21st May 2010
...

Manufacturer : Take-Two Interactive
Type : Software - Game
Grand Theft Auto IV

Grand Theft Auto IV
29th October 2010
...

Manufacturer : Rockstar Games
Type : Software - Game
LA Noire

LA Noire
2011
...

Manufacturer : Rockstar Games
Type : Software - Game
L.A. Noire

L.A. Noire
May 2011
...

Manufacturer : Rockstar Games
Type : Software - Game
Batman Arkham City

Batman Arkham City
18th October 2011
No escape from Arkham City... The sprawling mega-prison In the heart of Gotham City, home to its most violent thugs and infamous super-villains. With the lives of innocent civilians at stake only one...

Manufacturer : WB Games
Type : Software - Game
Grand Theft Auto V

Grand Theft Auto V
2013
...

Manufacturer : Rockstar Games
Type : Software - Game
Grand Theft Auto V

Grand Theft Auto V
17th September 2013
...

Manufacturer : Rockstar Games
Type : Software - Game


Promotional Items

Batman Arkham Asylum 2009 A4 Poster

Batman Arkham Asylum 2009 A4 Poster
2009
......

Manufacturer : Rocksteady
Type : Promotional Item
Batman Arkham City 2011 A4 Poster

Batman Arkham City 2011 A4 Poster
2011
.........

Manufacturer : Rocksteady
Type : Promotional Item
Batman Arkham Knight 2015 A4 Poster

Batman Arkham Knight 2015 A4 Poster
2011
............

Manufacturer : Rocksteady
Type : Promotional Item
Batman Arkham VR 2016 A4 Poster

Batman Arkham VR 2016 A4 Poster
2016
...............

Manufacturer : Rocksteady
Type : Promotional Item


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