If we were to talk to engineers about the childhood toys which most inspired them, it’s likely that the older among them would mention either Meccano or Erector Set. These similar construction ...

Cork man Noel Quinn has been fascinated with model making and all things military-themed since he was given a metal Meccano ...

Kino-Teatr The collection includes treasured items such as a rare Meccano model car from the 1930s Ms Mamonova, who runs the independent cinema and music venue with her partner Russell Baker ...

Meccano was made by Frank Hornby in Liverpool from 1908 until the early 1960's. While it was not the first construction toy - it was one of the first to use elements such as regularly spaced holes ...