Engineering Inspirations 2005 - All entries

Client Aid - Visually Impaired

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Robin Lavery Emma Walker Rebecca Hartley Emma Dixon Charlotte Haunch Smith Megan Paul Skipton Girls School
 

Guitarist Bob

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A mechanical guitarist who plays when the handle is turned. The handle turns the cam which is attached to a rod, moving his arm up and down. This makes him look like he is strumming his guitar. He is proportioned in aluminium drink cans.

Honor Houlding Bradford Girl's Grammar School
 

Guitarist Fredlin

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A piece of mechanical theatre made with cans which are made into proportion as a guitarist. When the handle is turned his arms move from a Cam which turns and moves his arm up and down. This makes him look like he is playing the guitar.

Roshin Baranian Bradford Girl's Grammar School
 

Gutarist Harry

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A mechanical guitarist made from wood and cans. When the handle is turned the guitarists arm moves up and down to make it look like it’s playing the guitar. This happens because a rod is attached to the handle

Heidi Craven Bradford Girl's Grammar School
 

Garfield the Groovy Guitarist

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It is a mechanical guitarist player, made and proportioned in steel cans, which when you turn the handle, Cams move the arm to play the guitar and the foot taps.

Ruth Bellwood Bradford Girl's Grammar School
 

Singer

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It is a mechanical singer which taps his foot when you turn the handle. The cam lifts up the foot. The singer is made to proportion in steel cans.

Harveen Bhullar Bradford Girl's Grammar School
 

Simon the smashing singer

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It is a mechanical singer made in proportion out of steel cans which work by a crank. When you turn the handle the singer can move backwards and forwards with the microphone as though it is singing.

Sophie Sedgwick Bradford Girl's Grammar School
 

Pinky and Perky - Fans

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It is a mechanical fan which when you turn the handle moves up and down and waves its arms. I have used two cams and it is made and proportioned out of steel cans.

Julia White Bradford Girl's Grammar School
 

Turkey the drummer

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Turkey plays the drum and is made out of steel cans. He taps his foot and moves his arms up and down to hit the drum. A mechanism is used to make this happen.

Sana Butt Bradford Girl's Grammar School
 

Bill the Guitarist

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Bill plays the guitar. He is made out of and proportioned in cans. He is a piece of mechanical theatre. When a cam is moved his area moves up and down to make him look like he is playing the guitar.

Charlotte Borsos Bradford Girl's Grammar School
 

Bob the Gutarist

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Bob the guitarist strums his guitar and taps his foot. A mechanism is used to make this happen. He is made and proportioned in steel cans.

Rachel Holdsworth Bradford Girl's Grammar School
 

Bazil the DJ

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Basil is a mechanical DJ using mechanisms such as cranks he will spin his two decks and nod his head. Bazil will be made and proportioned out of steel cans.

Zoe Andrews Bradford Girl's Grammar School
 

Dalek

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For a school activity day we required a dalek. I built this dalek in my own time during lunches etc. I have sourced and modified plans and images to produce this dalek which I am going to use on our activity day 1st July.

Amber Thiara Bradford Girl's Grammar School
 

Soap Box 1

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The brief was- design and make a model of a soapbox cart. Test how far it will travel from a launching ramp, modify design and try again. Using knowledge gained from this exercise, design and make a soapbox cart maximum size of 1000 x 600mm. The soapbox cart must have an animal theme and be capable of carrying a person.

Shruti Verma Voonie Vang Bradford Girl's Grammar School
 

Soap Box 2

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The brief was- design and make a model of a soapbox cart. Test how far it will travel from a launching ramp, modify design and try again. Using knowledge gained from this exercise, design and make a soapbox cart maximum size of 1000 x 600mm. The soapbox cart must have an animal theme and be capable of carrying a person.

Alex Laurie Madeline Lubomski Bradford Girl's Grammar School
 

Soap Box 3

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The brief was- design and make a model of a soapbox cart. Test how far it will travel from a launching ramp, modify design and try again. Using knowledge gained from this exercise, design and make a soapbox cart maximum size of 1000 x 600mm. The soapbox cart must have an animal theme and be capable of carrying a person.

Ammani Bashir Ayshah Essat Bradford Girl's Grammar School
 

Soap Box 4

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The brief was- design and make a model of a soapbox cart. Test how far it will travel from a launching ramp, modify design and try again. Using knowledge gained from this exercise, design and make a soapbox cart maximum size of 1000 x 600mm. The soapbox cart must have an animal theme and be capable of carrying a person.

Radika Kumbhani India Smith Charlotte Blakeley Bradford Girl's Grammar School
 

One Minute Timer

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A device to measure one minute

Andy Swinson South Craven School
 

One Minute Timer

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A device to measure one minute

Maria Stirk South Craven School
 

Water Power

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Using water to generate electricity

Edward Jaundrell Freddie Blake South Craven School
 

A candle holder project

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Designed by the pupils and made for less than 50p. There was a mixture of materials available with a price for each piece

Chris Peace Graeme Warnes Tyler Robinson Lloyd Woolacot Aimee Nichols Jane Wallace Fulford School
 

Card Box

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Small box to hold a pack of cards

Ala Uddin Sophie Carsten Dolly Chen Emily Dennison Hazel Vallack Edward Wilson Imogen Hill Fulford School
 

CD Case

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Pupils have designed their own CD package and then using their ICT skills

Tom Bailey Tom Warriiner Rainer Hind Colin Bramley Amanda Camplejohn Lauren Clarkeson Fulford School
 

Commercial Signage

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Working with local industry to provide signage

Group Project Pindar School
 

Commercial Signage

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Working with local industry to provide signage

Group Project Pindar School
 

Commercial Signage

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Working with local industry to provide signage

Group Project Pindar School
 

Commercial Signage

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Working with local industry to provide signage

Group Project Pindar School
 

Vision 3000 Computer Desk

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Modern flat-packed computer workstation

Jack Smith Archbishop Holgates School
 

Vision Camera

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Ergonomic digital camera

Jack Smith Archbishop Holgates School
 

Adjusta Verso Workstation

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Adjustable workstation for wheelchair access

Gavin Lawrence Archbishop Holgates School
 

Ergo 3000

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Ergonomic digital camera

Gavin Lawrence Archbishop Holgates School
 

KO Cool Generation 3000

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MP3 player for the youth market

Kerry Ollis Archbishop Holgates School
 

Tracker Trainer

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Lightweight exercise and training device

Philip Graves Archbishop Holgates School
 

Portakabin Lift and Store

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Lifting device that can be easily stored

James Edmondson Archbishop Holgates School
 

Falcon Stack and Store

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Storage system that attaches to a 4 x 4 people carrier

Greg Atkinson Archbishop Holgates School
 

Lock n Load

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Storage and system

Matthew Brown Archbishop Holgates School
 

Headline

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Transportation system for newspapers

Stuart Anderson Archbishop Holgates School
 

Fun Forever

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Games console for the youth market

Lukas Hagh Archbishop Holgates School
 

Table

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Table

Lebo Mduli Archbishop Holgates School
 

Recycan

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Recycling project

Group Project Archbishop Holgates School
 

Packaged low cost wooden train set

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Jamie Ball Tadcaster Grammar
 

Electric Guitar Model

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Concept design of electric guitar and packaging

Laura Dunn Harrogate Granby High School
 

Feature Wall Light

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Automatic wall light for a concept design room

Andy Lister Harrogate Granby High School
 

Wheelchair remote

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External radio control for electric wheelchair (electronics & case DIY)

Rose-Marie Almond Harrogate Granby High School
 

Guitar Amplifier

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A guitar amplifier in a contemporary casing.

Rebbecca Robinson Harrogate Granby High School
 

Automatic Dark Sensor

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An automatic dark sensor encased in a contemporary cas as a child's night light

Liam Deuaney Harrogate Granby High School
 

Computer controlled model of a lock gate

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Computer controlled model of loch gate system

Ben Jobling Bedale High School
 

PIC controlled model of a bobcat digger

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Pc controlled model of a Bobcat Digger to promote Bobcats

Robert Wilson Bedale High School
 

Automatic advertisement for an iPod

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Automatic advertisement for promoting iPods.

David Stretton-Downes Bedale High School
 

Educational game for a young child

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Educational game for a young child

Chris Goodyear Bedale High School
 

Automatic golf ball return and counter

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Automatic golf ball return and counter

Thomas Fothergill Bedale High School
 

Automatic display to advertise nail varnish

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Automatic display to advertise nail varnish

Frances Clayton Bedale High School
 

Desktop Lighting

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A contemporary desktop light incorporating CD storage and demonstrates use of CAD/CAM processes

Daniel Campbell Harrogate Grammar School
 

Desktop Lighting

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Using a building to inspire a contemporary desktop light. Demonstrates use of CAD/CAM with acrylic and wood

Luke Dalby Harrogate Grammar School
 

Tinkerbell's Playhouse

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Childrens educational toy box

Lindsay Kaufmann Rossett School
 

Molly the Mouse childs computer mouse

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Model of a childs computer mouse to encurage young children to use a pc.

Lindsey Towers Rossett School
 

Finding Nemo' educational storage box

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Childs educational storgae box with activities and a seat.

Jessica Peake Rossett School
 

Wine rack inspired by Piet Mondrian

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Black, steel framed wine rack complimented by bright coloured perspex panels

Thomas Furber Rossett School
 

Pop Art inspired lamp

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Campbells soup lam design inspired by pop art.

Rebecca Mason Rossett School
 

The Phoneix

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A year 10 group project requiring students to advance their skills in using metal wood and plastics – the result is this land yacht – a fun project that has required teamswork and the ability to think on your feet/problem solve and produce a satisfactory solution.

Joanna Gurl Abigail Barker Danielle Ellis Laura Henley Bradford Girls' Grammar School
 

Gerald the Drummer

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It is a mechanical drummer which is proportioned in steel cans. When you turn the handle a cam moves the arm and drum stick hit the drum

Kara Beeson Bradford Girls' Grammar School
 

Speaker Stands

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Speaker Stands

David Brandon Lady Lumley's School
 

Star Wars Exhibition Stand

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Graphics Project

Tom Shelton Pindar School
 

Decorative Objects

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A range of matching candle holders

Michael Hall Selby High School
 

Child's Toy

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Pull along child's toy - Noah's ark and animals

Thomas Othick Selby High School
 

Fast Food Packaging - Uncle Same

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A range of packaging for an American themed café

Victoria Longhurst Selby High School
 

Fast Food Packaging - Cafe Europe

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A range of packaging for a European themed cafe

Ben Lawrence Selby High School
 

Fast Food Packaging

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A range of packaging for an Oriental themed café/takeaway

Richard Taylor Selby High School
 

Nut Splitter

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David Robinson Lady Lumley's School
 

Sculptural Coat Rack

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AQ functional storage system with an emphasis on aesthetics for a modern public environment.

Tess Quinton Skipton Girls' High School
 

Stackable Stool

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A compact stacking stool system suitable for use in a variety of enviroments with a sculptural element

Annabel Varley Skipton Girls' High School
 

Laundry Sprung Management System

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Catherine Gibbins Skipton Girls' High School
 

Bespoke Coffee Table

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Original coffee table with lighting and storage compartments and a unique curve

Laura Breckon Skipton Girls' High School
 

Symptom Recorder

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Records how patient feels throughout the day

James Gilbert Tadcaster Grammar School
 

Memphis

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To design and make original artifact in the 'memphis' tradition

David Askew Harrogate Grnby High School
 

Electric Guitar

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To design and make an original guitar

Jason Dunn Harrogate Grnby High School
 

A Feature Table

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A feature coffee table made of mild steel and etched glass

Jemma Swainston-Rainford Harrogate Grnby High School
 

Hallway Mirror

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A feature hallway mirror with key holder made in oak

Jonathon Garney Harrogate Grnby High School
 

Model Car Display Unit

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A model car display unit made in hardwood in the shape of a vintage car.

Richard Outhwaite Harrogate Grnby High School
 

An occasional table

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A modern table for Harrogate Conference Centre 'amazing light'

Sandy Gray Harrogate Grammar School
 

Candle holder

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Use of natural woods and turning to produce an organic style candle holder

Annabel Whitehouse Harrogate Grammar School
 

Designer coffee table

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A simple effective design occasional table that can be used three ways

Christopher Oswin Harrogate Grammar School
 

Low cost housing project

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There has been a lot of press regarding the difficulty if finding low cost housing for young people. I found an appropriate plot of land and designed some modern low cost communal living spaces. I have produced a model of this design

James Hall York College
 

Guitar point of sales

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I found a gap in the market for customised guitars for bands and designed a model guitar, customised graphics for this and a point of sale for the new type of guitar.

Joy Raffell York College
 

No smoking in public places campaign

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With the intensity of the media campaign about the negatives of passive smoking Sarah has developed a 2D poster campaign and also a model of a "walk in" information trailor which could be set up around city centres in the UK

Sarah Carpenter York College
 

Healthy eating campaign for children

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Healthy eating/school meals, has recently been in the press as a concern for the nation. Paula has developed a 2D poster campaign to encourage healthy eating amongst children and also modelled a a walk in trailer for children which could be set up accross city centres in the UK

Paula White York College
 

In car console table

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I spotted a niche in the market when out with brothers/sisters struggling on long journeys in the car. My parents had a car DVD player and games console and so I designed an effective table/support system to hold the DVD player and console whilst travelling.

Dario Grandich York College
 

Design student furniture

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My sister is studying design and was forever complaing about the lak of space in her students room/surface work space as a design student. I designed and made a 'design desk' piece of furniture for uni students.

Kevin Bancroft York College
 

Interactive Play Station tv snappy

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Wood/seating play area in the shape of a crocodile for the disabled "snappy organisation"

Lucy Walker The Mount School
 

Childs areoplane

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An aeroplane trike for nursery school in the shape of an aeroplane - wood construction

Camilla Selby The Mount School
 

Office Desk

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Fold away office desk for a small office

Sam Rock Rossett School
 

Radio/flat pack

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Radio and a flat pack childs chair and writing board

Emma Friend Rossett School
 

Radio

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Radio inspired by Mackingtosh

Zoe Friend Rossett School
 

Radio

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Radio using turned pieces

Paul Hamilton Rossett School
 

Welding workbench

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workbench/table for welding activities

David Saunders Rossett School
 

Sustainable Refridgerator

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A product that will keep goods cool without using a power source.

Emily Cummins South Craven School
 

Paravets Bag

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A container for paravets to use on these bikes to transport equipment in 3rd world countries.

Matthew Pennick South Craven School
 

Wind power demonstrator

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A product to demonstrate the voltage caused by wind power - to use in science department

Tom Binns South Craven School
 

Kite Buggy

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Stainless Steel Kite Buggy

Matthew Linten Lady Lumley's School
 

Bentley Steering Wheel

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Tristan Terry Lady Lumley's School
 

Salt and Peppper container

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Stephanie Herron Fulford School
 

An aid for the disabled

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Amy Bruce Fulford School
 

A contemporary key holder

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Edward Chambers Fulford School
 

A remote control holder

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Mike Wilson Fulford School
 

Music stand for drummers

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Luke Archer Fulford School
 

Buggies

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Archbishop Holgates School
 

Green Power Car

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Tom Horsman Tom Wynn King James