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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Standing room only to hear the latest on Ada Lovelace in Porlock
Porlock village hall was full to capacity to hear the results of the latest research into Ada Lovelace's life and legacy at Ashley Combe in Porlock. Jeff Cox, who is leading the work on the recovery of the woodlands and walks developed by Ada and her husband in the...
Helping the philosophers stay on the right path
The next phase in the restoration of the walks laid out by Ada Lovelace and her husband William at their home, Ashley Combe, in the 1830s has started with the uncovering and repair of the dry stone walls that lined the sweeping drives and paths through the wood...
Helping pupils consider careers in Science and Technology
Volunteers from Ada in Porlock completed this year's support to our local schools with a range of activities at Minehead Middle School and West Somerset College. Minehead Middle School careers morning The competition for attention was fierce in this high intensity...
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