Lego cathedral model completed after 10-year build
Summary
A Lego model of St Edmundsbury Cathedral in Suffolk was completed after 10 years, using about 200,000 Lego bricks. The project involved over 70 volunteers and raised more than £100,000 by adding a brick for every £1 donated.Key Facts
- The Lego cathedral model started on May 28, 2016, and finished in 2024.
- Around 200,000 Lego pieces were used to build the replica.
- More than 70 volunteers helped with the project.
- The project raised over £100,000 through donations, with one brick added for every pound donated.
- The model is one of four Lego cathedral builds in the UK, alongside Durham, Exeter, and Chester cathedrals.
- The idea was inspired by a company called Bright Bricks, which provided design plans and some bricks.
- The project faced challenges such as difficult instructions, maintaining volunteers, and delays due to the global pandemic.
- The Lego model now serves as a community accomplishment and fundraiser for St Edmundsbury Cathedral.
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