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18 Sep 2023 Monday

11:00 - 12:00

Hugh Fenwick of The Robert Stephenson Trust and "The World’s First Locomotive Factory"

Monday 18th September, 11am - 12pm

Hugh Fenwick of The Robert Stephenson Trust and "The World’s First Locomotive Factory"

part of the Richmond Walking and Book Festival

In 1823 George Stephenson was building the first public railway authorised to use locomotives, the Stockton & Darlington Railway. He and Edward Pease, the principal promoter of the railway, were so convinced about the future of this mode of transport they founded the world’s first locomotive factory, at Newcastle upon Tyne.

Aged 19, Robert Stephenson, the son of George, was made the Managing Partner charged with setting up the factory, winning orders and improving locomotive design. The firm was named Robert Stephenson & Co. Under Robert’s direction the company transformed the cumbersome colliery locomotive of the early 1820’s to produce the celebrated Rocket. Their further developments set the principles for future locomotive design.

Hugh Fenwick ‘s book summarises the activities of Robert Stephenson & Co. and its successors during their existence from 1823 to 1964. It has been produced to coincide with and commemorate the bicentenary of the establishment of the firm.

£8 per person

Event date: 18/09/2023 11:00 - 12:00

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Hugh Fenwick of The Robert Stephenson Trust and "The World’s First Locomotive Factory"

Hugh Fenwick of The Robert Stephenson Trust and "The World’s First Locomotive Factory"

part of the Richmond Walking and Book Festival

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