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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I see Ada from both sides now
Whilst the blue plaque installed earlier this year enabled a lot of people walking the South West Coast Path from East to West to recognise the importance of the landscape they were traversing, a number of people arriving in Porlock from the West commented that they...
Continuing to uncover the footsteps of Ada Lovelace
We are delighted to report that Ada in Porlock has been awarded a second generous grant by DEFRA’s Farming in Protected Landscape (FIPL) scheme, working with Exmoor National Park. This is another public vote of confidence in our plans to restore the historic woodlands...
Rachel Gilmour, MP, helps recognise Ada Lovelace’s life in Porlock
Ada in Porlock (AiP) is delighted to enjoy the continuing and active support of Rachel Gilmour, the constituency MP for Tiverton and Minehead. Ms Gilmour recently took time out from her busy schedule to unveil a new plaque celebrating Ada Lovelace’s active life while...
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