Ada Lovelace
Ada Lovelace, credited with writing the world’s first computer program in 1844, spent her honeymoon close to our beautiful village. During her many visits, she shared new ideas, corresponding with leaders in the fields of science and mathematics such as Charles Babbage and Michael Faraday. Today, we are encouraging young people in West Somerset and Exmoor to follow in her steps, exploring this world of new technologies with that same imagination and self-confidence.
We are exploring how Ada’s brilliant mind led her to ask far-reaching questions which none could fully answer then and still challenge us today. Encouraged by her energies, we are exploring and sharing her love of science, music, art and the beautiful Exmoor countryside.
The Bernoulli numbers computation that led to Ada’s lasting recognition
Come visit us in Porlock
Take our easy to follow ‘Stroll with Ada’ route through the village, passing buildings Ada would have known. Visit historic Porlock Weir, renowned for its colossal tidal range. Take the pretty South West Coast Path through Culbone Woods. We are working with the Exmoor National Park Authority to restore these to the picturesque style that Ada and her husband William created.
And do come back. See how our young people in Porlock are taking tomorrow’s technologies in their stride. And join us as we ask those questions which Ada asked and see where we might reach.
Come visit us in Porlock
Take our easy to follow ‘Stroll with Ada’ route through the village, passing buildings Ada would have known. Visit historic Porlock Weir, renowned for its colossal tidal range. Take the pretty South West Coast Path through Culbone Woods. We are working with the Exmoor National Park Authority to restore these to the picturesque style that Ada and her husband William created.
And do come back. See how our young people in Porlock are taking tomorrow’s technologies in their stride. And join us as we ask those questions which Ada asked and see where we might reach.
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Hard work to reveal hidden delights
Not all the work undertaken in our recovery of the inspirational walks around Ashley Combe is readily visible. This week we continued clearung the invasive species around the coppiced oak woods high in the combe. Removal of rhododendron, holly and seedling firs enable...
Expanding the recovery of the Ashley Combe woods
Another wonderful session with Exmoor National Park and Ada in Porlock volunteers, kept comfortably cool with some refreshing Exmoor drizzle, started to uncover another part of the labyrinth of tracks through the woods and helped clear the unique area of coppiced oaks...
A unique performance in a unique location
Please come along to Ashley Combe on 18th, 19th or 20th September to see the wonderful people of "Stacked Wonky" create a unique performance at the ethereal home of Ada Lovelace; visionary, polymath and the World's first computer programmer.Images courtesy of Jon...
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