Stephenson's Rocket is one of many Northern innovations which have been immortalised in LEGO form.
Date: 
Sunday, 2 September 2018 to Sunday, 9 September 2018
Time: 
10:00am - 5:00pm
Venue(s): 
The North of England Institute of Mining and Mechanical Engineers

Discover what the North of England has done for the world, through the medium of LEGO!

Love LEGO? Interested in innovation? Then this is custom-built for you!

Local LEGO artist Steve Mayes tells the story of Northern innovation in over 40 intricate models, using 50,000 plastic bricks.

See how many of these northern innovations you recognise in the 3D timeline, which features everything from Stephenson’s Rocket and Jodrell Bank to graphene, virtual reality and the Great North Run.

Check out Steve’s interpretation and add to the story in the maker space by creating your own models.

This Get North event is hosted by the Mining Institute. The venue is open Monday to Friday from 10:00am to 5:00pm (though may be subject to change for the Exhibition). This is a free event, booking not required.

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