From semaphore to smartphone October 27, 2012

A Manchester Science Festival event.

We use our smartphones for sending texts, browsing the web, taking pictures, watching movies and keeping in touch with friends. But how did we communicate before smartphones? Find out at this interactive exhibition, where you'll be able to send messages with flags, use Morse Code, program retro computers and find out about some of the latest developments in communications.

Free. No need to book. Drop-in any time

Suitable for everyone

About Manchester Science Festival

Art and science collide in this year’s Manchester Science Festival with nine days of events designed to highlight and explore the myriad ways that science touches our lives. Expect an intriguing and playful programme with highlights such as Gina Czarnecki’s striking artworks exploring human tissue and a fascinating research-based installation tackling air pollution from fashion designer Helen Storey. All this as well as films on the big screen in a beautiful warehouse setting, immersive science experiences, intriguing evening events, inspiring talks and debates, hands-on workshops and more.

Official Website: http://www.salford.ac.uk/home-page/events/events/from-semaphore-to-smartphone