Meccano is a construction toy system invented in 1901 by Frank Hornby in Liverpool, England. It uses metal strips, plates, wheels, axles, gears, and nuts and bolts that can be assembled into working mechanical models like cranes, cars, bridges, and engines.
The story of Meccano and Hornby Toys is a fascinating tale of innovation, imagination, and British manufacturing genius that shaped generations of young engineers and collectors alike.