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George Stephenson blue plaque

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George Stephenson blue plaque
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This blue commemorative plaque records: George Stephenson 1781-1848 Water Row, Newburn. From 1798 to 1801 George Stephenson was in charge of Robert Hawthorn's new pumping engine at Water Row Pit, where George's father, Robert was a fireman. Recorded plaque organisation: Tyne and Wear County Council.
George Stephenson, often dubbed the "Father of Railways," was a pioneering English civil engineer and mechanical engineer; he is best remembered for his development of the steam locomotive and construction of railway lines, notably the Liverpool and Manchester Railway.

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