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Physicist's Secret Hobby: 600 Miniature Buses
7 Feb
Summary
- Around 600 meticulously detailed miniature buses were found after the creator's death.
- Each of the 140 displayed models corresponds to a real-life bus with its service number.
- The creator, Dr. Gordon Brooke, used waste materials like card and packaging to make the models.
A remarkable collection of nearly 600 handmade model buses has been unveiled at Leeds City Museum following the passing of their creator, retired physicist Dr. Gordon Brooke, at the age of 82. The museum's display features 140 of these intricate miniatures, each meticulously crafted to represent a real-life bus and even includes its specific service number.
Dr. Brooke's family expressed surprise at the sheer scale of his hidden hobby, discovered in his dedicated 'playroom' at their home in Holt Park. He ingeniously utilized waste materials such as card and packaging to construct the detailed replicas. His lifelong passion for buses began in his childhood and extended to restoring two full-sized vintage buses.
The exhibition serves as a tribute to Dr. Brooke's dedication and craftsmanship, showcasing the astonishing attention to detail in his work. A tribute from his wife, Pat, and children Michael, Cath, and Judy is also part of the display, celebrating his unique passion.
