The miniature masterpiece known as Bondville encompasses around 200 houses, three churches, a harbour, railway and even a war memorial, all at one-twelfth their expected size.
It is a Trumpton-esque world nestled among an acre of gentle green hills and untouched by coffee bars, mobile phone shops and the other trappings of the modern high street. But as one of Britain’s few remaining model villages is touched up ready to go on the market, that may have to change.
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Perhaps the new owner might want to give it a mini internet cafe, said Tim Whitehead, who has owned the attraction on Bridlingtons Sewerby Road for eight years. | jpimedia
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People want electronic things today, he said. Children like to press buttons and see things happen. | jpimedia
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Im creeping up to retirement and Im looking for young blood to carry it on. | jpimedia
