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Civil Engineer and railway enthusiast Mark Calvert designed an impressive, brick-by-brick recreation of John Smeaton’s famous Eddystone Lighthouse after an illuminating study into the famed Leeds-born engineer’s original masterwork. Now his 3d printed model has taken pride of place in an exhibition at Leeds Industrial Museum next to a stunning first edition book, penned by Smeaton himself, detailing his pioneering plans for the towering full-sized structure.

Civil Engineer and railway enthusiast Mark Calvert designed an impressive, brick-by-brick recreation of John Smeaton’s famous Eddystone Lighthouse after an illuminating study into the famed Leeds-born engineer’s original masterwork. Now his 3d printed model has taken pride of place in an exhibition at Leeds Industrial Museum next to a stunning first edition book, penned by Smeaton himself, detailing his pioneering plans for the towering full-sized structure.

Civil Engineer and railway enthusiast Mark Calvert designed an impressive, brick-by-brick recreation of John Smeaton’s famous Eddystone Lighthouse after an illuminating study into the famed Leeds-born engineer’s original masterwork. Now his 3d printed model has taken pride of place in an exhibition at Leeds Industrial Museum next to a stunning first edition book, penned by Smeaton himself, detailing his pioneering plans for the towering full-sized structure.

Civil Engineer and railway enthusiast Mark Calvert designed an impressive, brick-by-brick recreation of John Smeaton’s famous Eddystone Lighthouse after an illuminating study into the famed Leeds-born engineer’s original masterwork. Now his 3d printed model has taken pride of place in an exhibition at Leeds Industrial Museum next to a stunning first edition book, penned by Smeaton himself, detailing his pioneering plans for the towering full-sized structure.

Woodlea playground is one of many playgrounds across Leeds that have been updated in 2024.