Bekonscot

Bekonscot in Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, is the oldest model village in the world.

Related Topics:
Beaconsfield - Buckinghamshire - Model village

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It portrays aspects of England mostly dating from the 1930s, boasting a fine model railway. Bekonscot has been run by the Church Army since 1978 and donates large amounts of money to charity.

Related Topics:
England - 1930s - Model railway - Church Army - Charity

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It features prominently in the Will Self short story Scale.

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