Robert Stephenson Collection

Stephensons Rocket 1829
Stephensons Rocket, coloured historical artwork. Stephensons Steam Locomotive, patented in 1829, competed in trials held by the Liverpool and Manchester Railway Company at Rainhill

Caernarvon Bridges
The Menai Suspension Bridge, designed by Thomas Telford, and the Britannia Tubular Bridge, designed by Robert Stephenson, between mainland Wales and Anglesey. Original Artwork: Lithograph by Picken

Construction of the Kilsby Tunnel on the London & Birmingham Railway, 8 July 1839. Artist: John Cooke Bourne
Construction of the Kilsby Tunnel on the London & Birmingham Railway, 8 July 1837 (1839). Robert Stephenson (1803-1859) was appointed chief engineer of the London & Birmingham Railway (LBR)

Entrance to the locomotive engine house, Camden Town, London, 1839. Scene during the construction of the London & Birmingham Railway

Tring cutting, London & Birmingham Railway, 17 June 1837 (1839). Artist: John Cooke Bourne
Tring cutting, London & Birmingham Railway, 17 June 1837 (1839). Navvies excavating the cutting. Wheelbarrows are filled with spoil at the bottom

Euston Station, London terminus of London and Birmingham Railway, 1840. A man greets a female passenger while luggage on the cariage roof is untied. Iron pillars and trusses support the station roof

The Rocket, locomotive of George and Robert Stephenson

Robert Stephenson, 1803 - 1859
3083200 Robert Stephenson, 1803 - 1859.; Private Collection; (add.info.: English railway and civil engineer, son of George Stephenson)

Robert Stephenson
3585578 Robert Stephenson; (add.info.: Robert Stephenson (1803 - 1859) early railway and civil engineer. The only son of George Stephenson, the 'Father of Railways'

Portrait of Robert Stephenson
673144 Portrait of Robert Stephenson; (add.info.: Robert Stephenson (16 October 1803 - 12 October 1859) was an English civil engineer, He was the only son of George Stephenson

Robert Stephenson's locomotive 'Planet'
5308503 Robert Stephenson's locomotive 'Planet'.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Robert Stephenson's locomotive 'Planet')

The Rainhill trials
5308507 The Rainhill trials.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the Rainhill trials in which five locomotives competed for the contract for the Liverpool-Manchester Railway)

Robert Stephenson's locomotive 'Rocket'
5308506 Robert Stephenson's locomotive 'Rocket'.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Robert Stephenson's locomotive 'Rocket' winning the competition at Rainhill Bridge)

Robert Stephenson's locomotive 'Rocket'
5308509 Robert Stephenson's locomotive 'Rocket'.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Robert Stephenson's locomotive 'Rocket')

Robert Stephenson's locomotive 'Rocket'
5308508 Robert Stephenson's locomotive 'Rocket'.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Robert Stephenson's locomotive 'Rocket')

The Birthplace of Mr. Robert Stephenson, M.P. C.E. 1858. Creator: Unknown
The Birthplace of Mr. Robert Stephenson, M.P. C.E. 1858. The cottage of the late Mr. George Stephenson, at Hillington, is in course of being pulled down

The Prince of Wales laying the last stone of the Victoria Bridge over the St. Lawrence... 1860. Creator: Unknown
The Prince of Wales laying the last stone of the Victoria Bridge over the St. Lawrence - from a sketch by our special artist in Canada, G. H

The Prince of Wales closing the last rivet of the Victoria Tubular Bridge over the St. Lawrence... Creator: Unknown
The Prince of Wales closing the last rivet of the Victoria Tubular Bridge over the St. Lawrence - from a sketch by our special artist in Canada, G. H. Andrews, 1860

Wrought-Iron Railway-Bridge across the Nile, at Benha, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Wrought-Iron Railway-Bridge across the Nile, at Benha, 1856. The engineer of this fine work is Mr. Robert Stephenson...The Bridge is the property of the Pacha of Egypt

Collation, at the Opening of the Norwegian Trunk Railway, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Collation, at the Opening of the Norwegian Trunk Railway, 1854. Celebration at Eidsvoll of a new railway line designed by British civil engineer Robert Stephenson

The Great Central Railway Station at Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, 1850. Creator: Unknown
The Great Central Railway Station at Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, 1850....on the 30th of July last, his fellow-townsmen and friends entertained [British engineer Robert Stephenson] at a banquet

The "Titania" Schooner Yacht, built for Mr. Robert Stephenson, C.E. 1850. Creator: Unknown
The "Titania" Schooner Yacht, built for Mr. Robert Stephenson, C.E. 1850. In the water the Titania very much resembles the Bermudan schooners...she looks long, low, and rakish

Interior of the Tube - Mr. Stephenson Driving the Last Rivet, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Interior of the Tube - Mr. Stephenson Driving the Last Rivet, 1850. Opening of the Britannia Tubular Bridge across the Menai Straits in Wales....a very interesting episodical proceeding took place in

The Britannia Tubular Bridge - entrance from the Bangor Side, 1850. Creator: Unknown
The Britannia Tubular Bridge - entrance from the Bangor Side, 1850. Steam train on the newly-opened bridge....showing two of the four colossal statues of lions - "we must not, " says Sir F

The Britannia Tubular Bridge across the Menai Straits - sketched from the Anglesey Shore, 1850. Creator: Unknown
The Britannia Tubular Bridge across the Menai Straits - sketched from the Anglesey Shore, [Wales], 1850. Nothing can exceed the descriptive beauty of Sir Francis Head's picture of the country in

Robert Stephenson, Esq. M.P. for Whitby, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Robert Stephenson, Esq. M.P. for Whitby, 1850. Portrait from a photograph by Kilburn. In admiration of his engineering work

Monumental brass to the late Mr. Robert Stephenson in Westminster Abbey, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Monumental brass to the late Mr. Robert Stephenson in Westminster Abbey, [London], 1862. A monumental brass to the memory of Robert Stephenson, by Hardman, of Birmingham

Stephensons (1833) Locomotive, (1887). Creator: Unknown
Stephensons (1833) Locomotive, (1887). Diagram showing fire box, smoke box, steam head, boiler, wheels and flanges etc. The Patentee steam locomotive was introduced by pioneering British railway

Locomotion no 1, built for the Stockton & Darlington Railway, 1825 (1906). From Cassells Illustrated History of England, Vol. VII

Mr Stephenson putting in the last rivet, 1886. From Cyclopaedia of Useful Arts, Mechanical and Chemical, Manufactures, Mining, and Engineering, volume I

Early railway Coaches, the Liverpool and Manchester Railway, England, 1831, (c1900-1920). The first steam locomotives with three different classes of railway travel

Medal commemorating the building of the Britannia Tubular Bridge, North Wales, c1850. The Britannia Tubular Bridge was designed by Robert Stephenson (1803-1859)

Robert Stephenson portrait
Half length portrait of Robert Stephenson, an English civil engineer and designer of locomotives. He and IK Brunel were professional rivals, but close personal friends

Statue of Robert Stephenson, in Euston-Square (engraving)
1625992 Statue of Robert Stephenson, in Euston-Square (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Statue of Robert Stephenson, in Euston-Square)

Robert Stephenson, Britannia Tubular Bridge (colour litho)
976721 Robert Stephenson, Britannia Tubular Bridge (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Robert Stephenson, Britannia Tubular Bridge)

Stephensons Rocket coming in first at the competition of locomotives at Rainhill in 1829 (coloured engraving)
812949 Stephensons Rocket coming in first at the competition of locomotives at Rainhill in 1829 (coloured engraving) by English School

The late Robert Stephenson, Esquire, Civil Engineer (engraving)
1617613 The late Robert Stephenson, Esquire, Civil Engineer (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The late Robert Stephenson, Esquire, Civil Engineer)

William Huskisson, English politician and financier, killed in a railway accident when he was run over by Robert
6014834 William Huskisson, English politician and financier, killed in a railway accident when he was run over by Robert Stephensons pioneering steam locomotive Rocket (engraving) by Lawrence

Marc Seguin, French civil engineer (litho)
3697586 Marc Seguin, French civil engineer (litho) by Nemoz, D. (19th century); Science Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Lithograph by D Nemoz of Marc Seguin (1786-1875)

The Tubular Railway Bridge over the River Conway (engraving)
1607066 The Tubular Railway Bridge over the River Conway (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Tubular Railway Bridge over the River Conway)

The Birthplace of Mr Robert Stephenson, MP, CE (engraving)
1619345 The Birthplace of Mr Robert Stephenson, MP, CE (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Birthplace of Mr Robert Stephenson, MP, CE)

The first steam railway, 1825 (chromolitho)
968387 The first steam railway, 1825 (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The first steam railway, 1825)

Portrait of Robert Stephenson with Rocket (oil on canvas)
1212840 Portrait of Robert Stephenson with Rocket (oil on canvas) by English School, (19th century); 69.4x89.7 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne

Memories of Robert Stephenson (engraving)
3642542 Memories of Robert Stephenson (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Memories of Robert Stephenson)

Original fire box of Stephensons 0-2- 2 locomotive Rocket, 1829 (litho)
3697571 Original fire box of Stephensons 0-2- 2 locomotive Rocket, 1829 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Robert Stephenson (photo)
611562 Robert Stephenson (photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Robert Stephenson); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection; English, out of copyright

Busts of George and Robert Stephenson (engraving)
1619512 Busts of George and Robert Stephenson (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Busts of George and Robert Stephenson)

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Robert Stephenson was a prominent figure in the development of railways during the 19th century. He is best known for his involvement in designing and building the iconic Stephensons Rocket in 1829, which revolutionized locomotive technology. His engineering prowess extended to other notable projects such as the Caernarvon Bridges and Tring cutting on the London & Birmingham Railway. In June 1837, Stephenson's expertise was showcased once again with the completion of the impressive Kilsby Tunnel on the same railway line. The meticulous construction process can be seen in John Cooke Bourne's artwork from July 1839, capturing both its grandeur and complexity. Stephenson's influence also extended beyond infrastructure as he played a key role in shaping important railway stations like Euston Station, which became London's terminus for the London and Birmingham Railway by 1840. The entrance to Camden Town's locomotive engine house further exemplifies his dedication to creating efficient transportation hubs. The legacy of George and Robert Stephenson lives on through their remarkable creation, The Rocket locomotive. This powerful machine symbolizes their pioneering spirit and commitment to pushing boundaries within rail transport. Artistic depictions himself reveal a man who dedicated his life to advancing railway technology. From oil paintings showcasing him at work, such as "Mr Stephenson putting in the last rivet" from 1886, to photographs capturing him alongside early railway coaches like those used on Liverpool and Manchester Railway around 1831; these images immortalize his contributions for generations to come. One cannot overlook Locomotion no. 1 built for Stockton & Darlington Railway back in 1825 - another testament to Robert Stephenson's innovative mindset that laid foundations for future progress within this industry.