Ald. George Hudson
(1800-1871)
Lord Mayor of York, alderman, The Railway King, and Member of Parliament (1845-1859)
Commemorated on 3 plaques
George Hudson MP 1800-1871. An Alderman and three times Lord Mayor of York, he became known as The Railway King for his work in bringing the railways to York. It was here that he had his original draper's shop.
1 College Street, York, United Kingdom where they had his original draper's shop here
George Hudson M.P. 1800-1871 Lived in this house. An Alderman and three times Lord Mayor of York, he became known as The Railway King for his work in bringing the railways to York.
44 Monkgate, York, United Kingdom where they lived
Whitby to Pickering Railway. You are now on the original track opened in 1836, built by George Stephenson as a horse drawn tramway. it was bought by George Hudson, the "Railway King" in 1845 and improved to take steam locomotives. The line remained in regular use until 1865.
, Whitby, United Kingdom where they owned