SCIENTISTS at the Diamond Light Source synchotron in Harwell brought their children in for a day to recreate their workplace in Lego.

Using a specially-created set of more than 11,000 pieces, the families made a replica of the giant doughnut-shaped microscope on Monday.

Software engineer Richard Wooliscroft, 38, went along with his son Noah, five. Noah said: “My favourite thing was using the computer to get the instructions.”

Mr Wooliscroft, from Witney, added: “I think it was helpful for the kids to understand what we do a bit more. The science is a little abstract, but the Lego made it more tangible to them.”

The finished model was five metres across – and followed the designs of senior technician Paul Amos.

Mr Amos said he was inspired by his son, Harvey.

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