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'''George Stephenson's Birthplace''' is the 18th-century stone [[cottage]] home of rail pioneer [[George Stephenson]]. Located along the north bank of the [[River Tyne]] in the village of [[Wylam]], [[Northumberland]], the cottage is owned by the [[National Trust for Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty|National Trust]] and is open to the public as a [[historic house museum]]. The house also features exhibits about [[Stephenson's Rocket]], an early [[steam locomotive]]. The Museum is open to the public on [[Bank Holiday]] Mondays<ref name=nattrust2>{{cite web|title=National trust - George Stephenson Birthplace Opening Times|url=http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/george-stephensons-birthplace/opening-times/|work=National Trust Website|publisher=National Trust}}</ref> and has a small tearoom<ref name=nattrust1>{{cite web|title=National trust - George Stephenson Birthplace Facilites|url=http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/george-stephensons-birthplace/facilities-and-access/|work=National Trust Website|publisher=National Trust}}</ref>. |
'''George Stephenson's Birthplace''' is the 18th-century stone [[cottage]] home of rail pioneer [[George Stephenson]]. Located along the north bank of the [[River Tyne]] in the village of [[Wylam]], [[Northumberland]], the cottage is owned by the [[National Trust for Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty|National Trust]] and is open to the public as a [[historic house museum]]. The house also features exhibits about [[Stephenson's Rocket]], an early [[steam locomotive]]. The Museum is open to the public on [[Bank Holiday]] Mondays<ref name=nattrust2>{{cite web|title=National trust - George Stephenson Birthplace Opening Times|url=http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/george-stephensons-birthplace/opening-times/|work=National Trust Website|publisher=National Trust}}</ref> and has a small tearoom<ref name=nattrust1>{{cite web|title=National trust - George Stephenson Birthplace Facilites|url=http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/george-stephensons-birthplace/facilities-and-access/|work=National Trust Website|publisher=National Trust}}</ref>. |
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The House was built circa 1750<ref name=Visit1>{{cite web|title=Visit NE England|url=http://www.visitnortheastengland.com/what-to-see-and-do/search-results/george-stephenson-s-birthplace-p23341|work=Visit North East Web Page|accessdate=21 February 2012}}</ref> and is a Grade II* listed Building<ref name=kttp1>{{cite web|title=Keys to the Past|url=http://www.keystothepast.info/durhamcc/K2P.nsf/K2PDetail?readform&PRN=N10914|work=Keys to the Past|accessdate=21 February 2012}}</ref> . |
The House was built circa 1750<ref name=Visit1>{{cite web|title=Visit NE England|url=http://www.visitnortheastengland.com/what-to-see-and-do/search-results/george-stephenson-s-birthplace-p23341|work=Visit North East Web Page|accessdate=21 February 2012}}</ref> and is a Grade II* listed Building<ref name=kttp1>{{cite web|title=Keys to the Past|url=http://www.keystothepast.info/durhamcc/K2P.nsf/K2PDetail?readform&PRN=N10914|work=Keys to the Past|accessdate=21 February 2012}}</ref>. When George Stephenson was born, in 1781, there would have been four families living in this humble cottage of two stories<ref name=timbs>{{cite book|last=Timbs|first=John|title=Stories of inventors and discoverers in science and the useful arts: a book for old and young|year=1860|location=Kent|pages=290-295|url=http://books.google.co.uk/books?id=iGAJAAAAIAAJ}}</ref>. |
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The house is accessable by bike and is a 0.4 mile walk from the nearest car park. |
The house is accessable by bike and is a 0.4 mile walk from the nearest car park. |
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Revision as of 23:39, 21 February 2012
George Stephenson's Birthplace is the 18th-century stone cottage home of rail pioneer George Stephenson. Located along the north bank of the River Tyne in the village of Wylam, Northumberland, the cottage is owned by the National Trust and is open to the public as a historic house museum. The house also features exhibits about Stephenson's Rocket, an early steam locomotive. The Museum is open to the public on Bank Holiday Mondays[1] and has a small tearoom[2].
The House was built circa 1750[3] and is a Grade II* listed Building[4]. When George Stephenson was born, in 1781, there would have been four families living in this humble cottage of two stories[5].
The house is accessable by bike and is a 0.4 mile walk from the nearest car park.
References
- ^ "National trust - George Stephenson Birthplace Opening Times". National Trust Website. National Trust.
- ^ "National trust - George Stephenson Birthplace Facilites". National Trust Website. National Trust.
- ^ "Visit NE England". Visit North East Web Page. Retrieved 21 February 2012.
- ^ "Keys to the Past". Keys to the Past. Retrieved 21 February 2012.
- ^ Timbs, John (1860). Stories of inventors and discoverers in science and the useful arts: a book for old and young. Kent. pp. 290–295.
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External links
- George Stephenson's Birthplace - National Trust
