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Meccano Ltd was established by Frank Hornby in 1908, as a means of manufacturing his previously patented invention, 'Mechanics Made Easy'. The word, 'Meccano', was said to derive from the phrase 'Make and Know' indicating Hornby's dedication to educating children through play. In its | Meccano Ltd was established by Frank Hornby in 1908, as a means of manufacturing his previously patented invention, 'Mechanics Made Easy'. The word, 'Meccano', was said to derive from the phrase 'Make and Know' indicating Hornby's dedication to educating children through play. In its transition from home-made British institution to international franchise and eventual sale of the brand in 1980, the story of the Meccano Ltd. offers something of a self-contained history of British manufacturing. | ||
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Most of the Museum's Meccano collection is in or above the large Meccano cabinet in Arch Two. It's directly on your left as you enter the ticketed area of the Museum.
There's also a rare Meccano/Hornby lantern in front of the display, and a Meccano Ferriswheel above the Museum's foyer area.
Opposite the Meccano case is another cabinet of metal construction sets from other manufacturers.
History
Meccano Ltd was established by Frank Hornby in 1908, as a means of manufacturing his previously patented invention, 'Mechanics Made Easy'. The word, 'Meccano', was said to derive from the phrase 'Make and Know' indicating Hornby's dedication to educating children through play. In its transition from home-made British institution to international franchise and eventual sale of the brand in 1980, the story of the Meccano Ltd. offers something of a self-contained history of British manufacturing.
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