Negative Equity and BAYKO -
'Daily Telegraph' Property Section, 2002

Thanks to Andy Harris for spotting this little beauty.
The item [below, left] appeared on the front cover of the 'Property' section of the 'Daily Telegraph', on Saturday, July 13th, 2002...
...coincidentally, I added this page on July 13th, 2006!
The article itself, which covered a further half page inside the property section, didn't actually mention the world's finest construction toy, I'm afraid, so I don't propose to reproduce it all!
Personally, I find this item intriguing, particularly given that it is so relatively recent in origin, and hope that you do!
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Front page of the July 13th, 2002 Daily Telegraph Property section
The artwork [left], by Paul Bateman, ornamented an article about negative equity in Salford, Greater Manchester, better known as Weatherfield, the fictional home of 'Coronation Street'.
I emailed Paul Bateman to ask what was the inspiration behind his use of BAYKO, some 38 years or so after the death of the product.
Sadly, I got no reply - I can, however, reveal his source for the model...
...the MECCANO era manual, page 12...
...the "Double Storey House" [below] which you could make with BAYKO set #13.
Page 12 of the MECCANO era manual showing the Double Storey House image used
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