Mechanical attractions
Published Date:
23 July 2008
By Staff Copy
MECCANO-mad Ken Hopper proved to be a big draw to children of all ages at the Vintage Machinery Section.
The 69-year-old, who lives in Rillington, displayed a number of intricate – and working – models made using the famed construction kit, including a carousel, replica Eiffel Tower and Spitfire fighter planes, among others.
His interest was sparked thanks to a Christmas present in 1945 and it has “just escalated” from there.
Ken said: “I’m just mad about Meccano. I just go into a spare room at home to make it and If I’m bored I would rather do this than watch TV.”
The retired engineer was appearing in his third show and said it helps act as a “memory jogger” for the many people who stop by.
“It’s been brilliant, really,” he added. “There’s been a lot of interest here today but there always is. Kids are interested because they have never seen anything like it before.”
The full article contains 164 words and appears in Malton & Pickering Mercury newspaper.
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Last Updated:
22 July 2008 9:10 AM
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Source:
Malton & Pickering Mercury
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Location:
Malton
