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George Stephenson's Birthplace
Heritage Open Day: Sitting beside Wylam's historic Waggonway, on the idyllic banks of the Tyne, you'll discover the humble birthplace of great railway pioneer, George Stephenson. It's astonishing to think that this stone cottage was where a young George and his entire family lived, and they weren't the only ones there.
At the time of George’s birth in 1781, the house - known as High Street House - was divided into tenements for four families. Outside, ran the wooden wagg
Tues 17 Sep:1300-1500. Sun 22 Sep:1300-1500. Free Entry.
George Stephenson’s Birthplace, Wylam, Northumberland NE41 8DS
Tue 17 Sep to Sun 22 Sep 2019
Website:
www.heritageopendays.org.uk/visiting/event/george-stephensons-birthplace2/george-stephensons
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