Meccano Collection

Advertisement for Meccano, Barley & Son, Bath
Advertisement for Meccano and Hornby Trains, sold at Barley & Son, Centre of Corridor, Bath. Date: 1926

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Poster urging the reader to Buy National Savings Certificates: Lend to defend his right to be free featuring an angelic boy constructing something with meccano

Meccano Apollo lunar module on display at the National Space Centre, Leicester, UK. According to the label, the 2579 pieces were assembled by " the MeccanoTeam, Calais, France" in 257 hours

Boys playing with Meccano, early 1900s Date: early 1900s

Playing with Meccano, possibly 1920s Date: circa 1920s

Cover design, Father Christmas, Meccano magazine
Cover design, Father Christmas in a Meccano aeroplane dropping Meccano sets to boys Date: 1923

Advert, Triang Toys for Christmas presents Date: 1923

A selection of childrens toys and games. 24th November 1979

Replica of the Viennese Big Wheel in Clayton Square, during Christmas time. Liverpool, Merseyside. A notice giving technicla data for this replica has all its measurements in meters

CJ6 8144 Meccano, Marklin Dornier Dox, Flying Boat
Meccano, Marklin Dornier Dox, Flying Boat, VSCC, Formula Vintage, Round 1, Silverstone, April 2017, Silverstone, April 2017, April, Chris McEvoy, circuit racing, CJM Photography, classic cars

Boys on the Sussex Downs preparing to launch their rocket made from a meccano set. 1959

Frank Hornby (1863 - 1936), British inventor and MP. Invented and developed the toy Meccano, Dinky Toys and the Hornby Dublo model railway system (though this was introduced after his death)

Lads Build Meccano
Three young lads build a complicated wheeled vehicle with a splendid set of Meccano, a small spanner, a small screwdriver and lots of patience! Date: mid 1960s

J. Coogan W / Meccano 1925
" I have been a Meccano fan since I got my first set" - young Jackie Coogan gives Meccano his approval. Date: 1925

Queen Mary items
A commemorative clock with a model of the RMS Queen Mary, and a Meccano Dinky Toy no.52, both marking the launch of the Cunard cruise ship in 1935

Set of Hornby toy trains & rolling stock

Boy W / Meccano Train
A lucky boy constructing his very own meccano train

Meccano Catalogue 1956
Catalogue for Meccano, the best of all construction toys

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Discover the timeless joy of Meccano - a world of creativity and imagination awaits. 🌟✨ Step into the enchanting world of Meccano, where dreams are built and possibilities are endless. From its humble beginnings in Bath, England, Barley & Son proudly presents an advertisement for Meccano that will captivate both young and old alike. Don't miss out on this opportunity to embark on a journey filled with innovation and excitement. As you flip through the pages of history, witness boys from the early 1900s engrossed in play with their beloved Meccano sets. Their laughter echoes through time as they construct magnificent structures using their imagination and dexterity. Fast forward to possibly the 1920s, where children continue to be enthralled by Meccano's charm. The cover design of Father Christmas gracing the pages magazine is sure to bring a smile to your face as you reminisce about those magical childhood moments. But wait, there's more. Triang Toys' advert tempts you with delightful Christmas presents that perfectly complement your growing collection wonders. Anthony Hordern & Sons also join in on the fun by showcasing an array of children's toys and games – including our beloved Meccano – on November 24th, 1979. Imagine yourself gazing at a replica Viennese Big Wheel during Christmas time in Clayton Square; it stands tall as a testament to both engineering marvels and cherished memories created with your trusty set. Flip back even further through time: Army and Navy Stores Catalogue from 1939-40 reveals how generations have been enchanted by these captivating metal pieces that unlock boundless potential for creation. Hamleys Toy Shop catalogue from 1937 showcases litho prints that transport us back to simpler times when joy came packaged within each box. So why wait.