New museum dedicated to the history of computers is set to open in Wigan borough

A new museum, dedicated to computers and the swift evolution of technology over the years is set to launch in Wigan borough. Joe Kay is getting ready to open the North West Computer Museum at Leigh Spinners Mill soon. It will showcase working computer technology over the decades from 1970s to now and will include an internet cafe, library, 1970s office set-up, arcade room and a virtual reality area.

By Michelle Adamson

Published 2nd Nov 2022, 04:55 BST

North West Computer Museum

Joe Kay, director of North West Computer Museum, which is due to open soon, based at Leigh Spinners Mill, Leigh.

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Joe Kay, director of North West Computer Museum, which is due to open soon, based at Leigh Spinners Mill, Leigh. Photo: Photographer Michelle Adamson

Joe Kay, director of North West Computer Museum, with one of the many computers that will be on display and ready to use.

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Joe Kay, director of North West Computer Museum, with one of the many computers that will be on display and ready to use. Photo: Photographer Michelle Adamson

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Neringa Jurgaitiene cataloguing retro video games at North West Computer Museum.

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Neringa Jurgaitiene cataloguing retro video games at North West Computer Museum. Photo: Photographer Michelle Adamson