The Centre for Computing History (CCH) is calling on local people to share their memories of working in and around Cambridge’s tech industry, with the aim of capturing how its success has changed their lives and their city.  

Centre for Computing History Archivist Kate Stockwell displays a signed Acorn Computers BBC Micro and other computing hardware developed in Cambridge.

These stories will contribute to a special free event at the museum on Sunday 22 March, part of the museum's two-year Broken Tech: Broken Earth project, exploring how the fast-moving tech sector is impacting our planet, communities and everyday lives.

The stories of well-known local innovators like Clive Sinclair and Hermann Hauser have been recorded and preserved for future generations. But what about the experiences of ordinary Cambridge residents whose working lives underpin the ‘Cambridge Phenomenon’? The museum wants to hear from anyone with interesting anecdotes, stories and insights, including the drivers, HR workers, catering staff, engineers, warehouse managers, technicians and many others who have supported the city’s growing tech sector from the late 1970s to the present day.

“Cambridge’s tech boom has transformed the city and the lives of its residents,” said Nadirah Hussain, Project Co-ordinator at CCH. “We want to build a more inclusive record of Cambridge’s tech heritage by capturing the experiences of people whose working lives underpin its success.”

£25 gift vouchers will be given as a thank you to individuals whose stories are recorded as part of the project, either before or during the event on 22 March.

To get involved, please contact BTBE@computinghistory.org.uk

Click here for free tickets to the event!

This event is part of the museum’s two-year Broken Tech, Broken Earth project which aims to include the community in exploring the social, historical and environmental impacts of technology. The project is funded by the Museums Association’s Esmée Fairbairn Collections Fund, with a vision to support more inclusive, participatory practices in museums. 

Date : 15-01-2026