Literary & Philosophical Society. Society established 1793. This building, designed by John Green, opened in 1825. Robert Stephenson was President of the Society, 1855 - 59.
23 Westgate Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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Robert Stephenson 1803-1859. Robert Stephenson & Company established in world’s first purpose built locomotive factory, 1823. Designed & constructed ‘Locomotion No.1’ in 1828, ‘Rocket’ in 1829 and ‘Planet’ in 1830.
South Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom