William Murdock
(1754-1839)

maker of the first locomotive and inventor of gas-lighting

Died aged c. 85

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Commemorated on 2 plaques

William Murdock lived in this house 1782-1798 made the first locomotive here and tested it in 1784, invented gas-lighting and used it in this house in 1792

Murdoch House, Cross Street, Redruth, United Kingdom where they lived , made the first locomotive , invented gas-lighting , and first used gas-lighting

In this house dwelt William Murdock in the year 1817. He made the first locomotive and was the inventor and pioneer of gas lighting. Born 1754 - died 1839.

William Murdock's cottage, Foundry Lane, B66 2LP, Smethwick, United Kingdom where they lived (1817)