Story of Scalextric

Twitter account for The Spring Art and Heritage Centre's HLF funded project: Magic of Minimodels - the story of Scalextric in Havant by the people who made it.

[Story of Scalextric @scalextricstory]

We are looking forward to meeting old Minimodels employees as we premiere our Scalextric film and launch our book @the_spring today.

[Story of Scalextric @scalextricstory]

Our Minimodels memories book is taking shape ahead of its launch at our film premiere @the_spring on May 13th.

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We've enjoyed chatting to ex-factory workers @Scalextric Swapmeet, including Brian Bowers, who worked at Minimodels in 1960s. @the_spring

[The Spring @thespringhavant]

Looking busy at @horizonlc #Havant this morning! Here with @scalextricstory for our Scalextric project #ScalextricStory

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Looking forward to attending the @Scalextric Swapmeet in the brand's home town of Havant tomorrow.

[Story of Scalextric @scalextricstory]

@Scalextric was registered as a trademark 60 years ago today. Visit our exhibition @the_spring to find out more. Happy birthday!

[Story of Scalextric @scalextricstory]

We've had more than 500 people visit our @Scalextric #FunPalaces day @the_spring today. The giant Scalextric was a bit hit!

[Story of Scalextric @scalextricstory]

Looking forward to Fun Palace @the_spring on Sun. Giant scalextric, ex-factory workers, talks on how the cars were made - it's got the lot!

[Story of Scalextric @scalextricstory]

Listen to Dan Musty from @millstreamprod talk about our Scalextric project @the_spring on @BBCRadioSolent (57 mins) https://t.co/eCCHTCpw6x

[Story of Scalextric @scalextricstory]

Our Story of Scalextric exhibition is now open @the_spring. Find out how Scalextric was first produced at Minimodels in Havant in the 50s.

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Examining their handiwork setting up for @scalextricstory exhibition

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Free Open Day 2 October - Scalextric at The Spring #FunPalace @scalextricstory https://t.co/AGUaivBzzE

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The countdown is on! Final preparations are being carried out before our @Scalextric exhibition opens @the_spring on Monday. Pop in!

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We're gearing up for an autumn of @Scalextric fun. Motor over to @the_spring so you don't miss out!

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We're having fun collecting artefacts for our Scalextric exhibition @the_spring.

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Pupils from Trosnant Junior School interviewed former @Scalextric worker Penny Hopkins @the_spring today.

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A reminder of our upcoming @scalextric exhibitions @the_spring.

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Great to see some national press coverage for our Scalextric project! https://t.co/rjbc8ZuKPM

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We're looking forward to meeting and interviewing them for our oral history booklet and documentary film. (2/2)