Bath schoolboy recreates city’s newest landmark in LEGO
Nine-year-old Ted Cooper, from Bath, has turned his fascination with the city’s newest landmark into an impressive hands-on project: a LEGO replica of the de Havilland Vampire jet that hangs in the atrium of Vanguard Self Storage.
The breathtaking Vampire has quickly become a talking point for residents and passersby since the facility opened earlier this year. For Ted, the historic aircraft is more than eye-catching; it’s become an obsession, and he insists that his dad drives past it every time they go out.
“From the very first time Ted saw the Vampire, he was amazed,” said his father, Dan Cooper. “He was so inspired that he decided to build one from his box of random LEGO bricks. Ted was so pleased with his creation; he asked me to send photos to Vanguard so they could see it. You can imagine the excitement when the team responded, inviting Ted down to get a closer look at the plane.”
During the visit, Ted proudly showed off his model to the staff before being photographed with it, in front of the original. Back at home, he went straight to work, enhancing the model based on what he had seen and even adding the reception area to recreate his visit.
Anil Kellay, Branch Manager of Vanguard Self Storage Bath, said, “Welcoming Ted and seeing his LEGO model was a real highlight. His creativity and passion are infectious, and it’s fantastic to see the Vampire jet inspiring the next generation.
“Since we opened Vanguard’s newest branch, the aircraft has become an unmistakable focal point on Lower Bristol Road, and Ted’s LEGO creation shows just how quickly it has captured the hearts and imaginations of the local community.”
For more information about Vanguard Self Storage, please visit www.vanguardstorage.co.uk.