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Stephenson Works
In 1823, George Stephenson, his son Robert Stephenson, and partners, opened the world’s first purpose built locomotive works on Forth Banks (entrance on South Street). The "Locomotion", "Rocket", and "Planet" were built at the works, along with many other locomotives, which exported to developing railways all around the world. The Stephenson Works was restored by the Robert Stephenson Trust, and is now part of the 'Stephenson Quarter' and is often used as an event venue. the building is Grade II listed on the National Heritage List for England.
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(The rear of) Stephenson's Works, South Street, NE1 (2)
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STEPHENSON'S WORKS - ERECTING SHOPS ETC. J T DOVE, SHOWROOM, NOS 2-14 - List Entry
- "Railway works, now building trade warehouse and showroom. 1823, 1827 with later C19 and C20 alterations, burnt 1934. EXTERIOR: Brick, rendered and painted brick, partly steel clad, with slate and …
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Simon Cotterill
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Robert Stephenson Trust
- A charity founded in 1988, the Trust is a largely volunteer-based organisation. The initial "The Robert Stephenson Trust promotes the achievements of the greatest engineer of the Nineteenth Century with …
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Stephenson Quarter
- A mixed-use development centred around the historic Robert Stephenson & Co. Locomotive Works. The development is led by the Clouston Group and includes: Crowne Plaza Hotel Rocket & Multi-Storey Car …
from Geograph (geograph)
(The rear of) Stephenson's Works, South Street, NE1 (2)
Pinned by Simon Cotterill
from https://historicengland.org.u…
STEPHENSON'S WORKS - ERECTING SHOPS ETC. J T DOVE, SHOWROOM, NOS 2-14 - List Entry
- "Railway works, now building trade warehouse and showroom. 1823, 1827 with later C19 and C20 alterations, burnt 1934. EXTERIOR: Brick, rendered and painted brick, partly steel clad, with slate and …
Added by
Simon Cotterill
Co-Curate Page
Robert Stephenson Trust
- A charity founded in 1988, the Trust is a largely volunteer-based organisation. The initial "The Robert Stephenson Trust promotes the achievements of the greatest engineer of the Nineteenth Century with …
