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.
Updated version of a previous plaque.
South Street, Newcastle upon Tyne
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by City of Newcastle upon Tyne Part of the Robert Stephenson Bi-Centenary 2003 series
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