1781 1848 Collection

Ceramic, The Boxer Tom Cribb: in canary breeches

The Rocket (engraving) (b&w photo)
XJF105492 The Rocket (engraving) (b&w photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

George Stephensons Locomotive, Rocket, 1829 (engraving) (b&w photo)
XJF105855 George Stephensons Locomotive, Rocket, 1829 (engraving) (b&w photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Boxing in England, 1823 (colour engraving)
CHT221628 Boxing in England, 1823 (colour engraving) by English School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; English, out of copyright

Stephensons Triumph, woven for the York Exhibition
PT5300 Stephensons Triumph, woven for the York Exhibition, 1879 (stevengraph) (see also 151153) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Rainhill Bridge, plate 12 from Liverpool and Manchester Railway, engraved by Henry Pyall
XCF3408 Rainhill Bridge, plate 12 from Liverpool and Manchester Railway, engraved by Henry Pyall (1795-1833), pub. by Ackermann & Co

Stephensons Northumbrian, the first locomotive to be built with an integral firebox
BAL3380 Stephensons Northumbrian, the first locomotive to be built with an integral firebox (print) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

The London and York Royal Mail Coach and Stephensons Triumph
XZL151153 The London and York Royal Mail Coach and Stephensons Triumph, woven for the York Exhibition, 1879 (stevengraph) (see also 5300) by English School

Facade of Lime Street Station, Liverpool, England. The worlds first passenger railway, the Liverpool and Manchester Railway opened on 15 September 1830

The house at Wylham near Newcastle, Northumberland, in which George Stephenson (1781-1848) English mechanical engineer and railway pioneer was born. Engraving c1850

George Stephenson (1781-1848) English mechanical engineer and railway pioneer. Engineer of the Stockton and Darlington Railway (1825)

Opening of the Liverpool and Manchester Railway, England on 15 September 1830. The engineer for the work was George Stephenson (1781-1848)

Queen Victoria changing trains at Gloucester, 1849. Isambard Kingdom Brunel (1806-1859) favoured the 7ft 1/4inch (2.2m) broad gauge and designed the Great Western Railway accordingly

Swindon station on the Great Western Railway, 1845. Isambard Kingdom Brunel (1806-1859) favoured broad gauge 7ft 1/4inch (2.2m) and designed the Great Western Railway accordingly

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"1781-1848: A Journey through the Age of Innovation and Progress" Step back in time to witness the remarkable advancements that shaped our modern world. The ceramic artifacts from this era tell tales of triumph and strength, just like "The Boxer Tom Cribb, " clad in vibrant canary breeches, ready for battle. Immerse yourself in the industrial revolution as you gaze upon engravings capturing iconic moments. "The Rocket, " George Stephenson's groundbreaking locomotive, stands tall with its black and white photo showcasing its power and ingenuity. Witness history unfold as boxing takes center stage in England through a vividly colored engraving from 1823. Marvel at Stephenson's engineering prowess with woven artistry depicting his triumphant creation, "Stephensons Triumph, " showcased at the York Exhibition. Rainhill Bridge, immortalized by Henry Pyall's masterful engraving on plate 12 of Liverpool and Manchester Railway, stands as a testament to human innovation. Discover how Stephenson pushed boundaries further with "Stephensons Northumbrian, " the first locomotive built with an integral firebox. Experience travel like never before aboard "The London and York Royal Mail Coach" alongside Stephenson's magnificent creation - Triumph. Lime Street Station's grand facade beckons you into a new era—the birthplace of passenger railways—Liverpool proudly claims its title as home to the world’s first railway system, and is here that George Stephenson himself left an indelible mark on history. Remembering George Stephenson (1781-1848), an English mechanical engineer and railway pioneer whose brilliance propelled humanity forward. Born at Wylam near Newcastle, he forever changed our lives through his visionary ideas. As you explore Wylam House in Northumberland—the very place where this extraordinary man once resided—you cannot help but feel inspired by his legacy that continues to shape our present-day marvels.