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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.

Woodlea playground has reopened after a significant refresh of the play equipment.

The Woodlea Playground on Stretton Avenue was built at the same time as the surrounding estate around 20 years ago and had not seen any updates since.