A Brief History of D.E.C.

Located on the Museum’s ground floor, Story of Reading gallery, this small community exhibition is a prelude to a major exhibition titled ‘Reading’s DIGITAL Revolution’ opening in the Sir John Madejski Gallery on Saturday 15th March 2025.

Discover the remarkable story of Digital Equipment Corporation in Reading. A short prelude to a major new exhibition happening in 2025, this small display will mark the 60th anniversary of Digital Equipment Corporation opening its first UK office in Reading. An event that would alter Reading’s social and economic fortunes and the whole wide world’s technological advancement.