Young Enthusiasts Win Top Award for Bridging Smeaton’s Engineering Legacy with Modern Design
A group of enthusiastic young historians, inspired by the renowned Leeds-born engineer John Smeaton, have been honored with a prestigious award. Dubbed The Young Smeatonians, these students have successfully connected historical engineering feats with contemporary innovations by exploring how pioneers like Smeaton have influenced modern toy designs, such as Lego and Meccano. Their dedication…