Meccano was founded by Frank Hornby and David Elliot in 1901 and produced construction sets with the slogan ?Mechanics Made Easy?. In 1908, Meccano Ltd was established after Hornby brought out his partner. In the 1920's and 1930's, Meccano Ltd became the biggest toy manufacturer in Britain, producing Meccano, Hornby Model Railways and Dinky Toys.
