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Stephenson: A Legacy of Innovation and Achievement Stephenson, a name synonymous with innovation and achievement

Background imageStephenson Collection: Leopard's bane, Arnica montana

Leopard's bane, Arnica montana
5855102 Leopard's bane, Arnica montana; (add.info.: Leopard's bane, Arnica montana. Handcoloured botanical illustration drawn by G)

Background imageStephenson Collection: Garlic, Allium sativum

Garlic, Allium sativum
5855094 Garlic, Allium sativum; (add.info.: Garlic, Allium sativum. Handcoloured botanical illustration drawn by G. Reid and engraved on steel from John Stephenson)

Background imageStephenson Collection: Dill, Anethum graveolens

Dill, Anethum graveolens
5855111 Dill, Anethum graveolens; (add.info.: Dill, Anethum graveolens. Handcoloured botanical illustration drawn by G. Reid and engraved on steel by Weddell from John Stephenson)

Background imageStephenson Collection: Travelling on the Liverpool and Machester Railway, 1831, (1945). Creator: SG Hughes

Travelling on the Liverpool and Machester Railway, 1831, (1945). Creator: SG Hughes
Travelling on the Liverpool and Machester Railway, 1831, (1945). Steam locomotives on the Liverpool & Manchester Railway (L&MR)

Background imageStephenson Collection: Jan Stephenson - USA golfer

Jan Stephenson - USA golfer
Jan Stephenson - American golfer Date: 1980s - 1990s

Background imageStephenson Collection: Stephensons (1833) Locomotive, (1887). Creator: Unknown

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

Background imageStephenson Collection: Locomotion no 1, built for the Stockton & Darlington Railway, 1825 (1906)

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

Background imageStephenson Collection: Mr Stephenson putting in the last rivet, 1886

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

Background imageStephenson Collection: Early railway Coaches, the Liverpool and Manchester Railway, England, 1831, (c1900-1920)

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

Background imageStephenson Collection: Travelling on the Liverpool and Manchester Railway, 1831

Travelling on the Liverpool and Manchester Railway, 1831. Top: goods train drawn by the locomotive Liverpool. Bottom: cattle train drawn by the locomotive Fury

Background imageStephenson Collection: Medal commemorating the building of the Britannia Tubular Bridge, North Wales, c1850

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

Background imageStephenson Collection: Invicta steam locomotive, Canterbury, early 1900s

Invicta steam locomotive, Canterbury, early 1900s

Background imageStephenson Collection: George Stephenson's Locomotion, Victorian period

George Stephenson's Locomotion, Victorian period

Background imageStephenson Collection: Composite showing Locomotion and The Flying Scotsman

Composite showing Locomotion and The Flying Scotsman
Composite photo created in 1925 showing Locomotion and The Flying Scotsman at Darlington to celebrate one hundred years of progress

Background imageStephenson Collection: Stockton and Darlington Railway Locomotion Victorian period

Stockton and Darlington Railway Locomotion Victorian period

Background imageStephenson Collection: LNWR loco Mabel, George Stephenson Centenary Exhibition

LNWR loco Mabel, George Stephenson Centenary Exhibition
The LNWR locomotive Mabel at the George Stephenson Centenary Exhibition held in Newcastle upon Tyne in 1881

Background imageStephenson Collection: Modernist House At Moor Lane, Crosby, Liverpool

Modernist House At Moor Lane, Crosby, Liverpool
A photograph of a speculatively built modernist semi-detached house at Moor Lane, Crosby, a residential suburb of Liverpool, designed in 1936 by architects Gordon Stephenson and D. W. Aldred

Background imageStephenson Collection: Modernist House At Gidea Park

Modernist House At Gidea Park
A photograph of a modernist house built at the Modern Homes Exhibition on the Gidea Park Estate, designed in 1934 by architects Francis Reginald Stevens Yorke

Background imageStephenson Collection: H H Stephenson and Billy Caffyn, English cricketers

H H Stephenson and Billy Caffyn, English cricketers
H H Stephenson and Billy Caffyn, the only two English cricketers who visited both America and Australia Date: 1863

Background imageStephenson Collection: Music cover, The Cricketer's Polka, by W H Stephenson

Music cover, The Cricketer's Polka, by W H Stephenson
Music cover, The Cricketer's Polka, for the pianoforte with vocal refrain, composed by W.H. Stephenson Date: circa 1883

Background imageStephenson Collection: White Star Line - two books

White Star Line - two books. White Star by Roy Anderson, first edition 1964, T. Stephenson & Sons Ltd in unclipped dust jacket; The Ismay Line, first edition 1961, by Wilton J Oldham. Date: 1960s

Background imageStephenson Collection: Pirrie Carlisle Archive - autographs and illustration

Pirrie Carlisle Archive - autographs and illustration
Pirrie Carlisle Archive - George Maurice Burn (1862-1945) pen and ink study on card, Thames barges under sail. Signed by visitors to a soiree. 6 x 4.25 inches

Background imageStephenson Collection: George Stephenson's Locomotion aka Puffing Billy

George Stephenson's Locomotion aka Puffing Billy Locomotive Railway Train Date: 1825

Background imageStephenson Collection: Portrait of Edward Entwistle

Portrait of Edward Entwistle, apprentice to George Stephenson on the construction of the Rocket locomotive engine and extension of the railroad from Manchester to Liverpool

Background imageStephenson Collection: Stephenson Pamela Young Smiling Blond Blonde

Stephenson Pamela Young Smiling Blond Blonde
stephenson, pamela, young, smiling, blond, blonde, helen, 1949, new, zealand, australian, clinical, psychologist, psychology, writer, author, actress, comedy, comedian, performer, entertainer, 1980s

Background imageStephenson Collection: Robert Stephenson (1803 - 1859), English civil engineer and designer of locomotives

Robert Stephenson (1803 - 1859), English civil engineer and designer of locomotives. Montage of some of bridges that Stephenson had engineered in his lifetime

Background imageStephenson Collection: George Stephenson (litho)

George Stephenson (litho)
1718832 George Stephenson (litho) by Lucas, John (1807-74) (after); (add.info.: George Stephenson (9 June 1781 - 12 August 1848) was an English civil engineer and mechanical engineer

Background imageStephenson Collection: Matt Banahan & Michael Stephenson

Matt Banahan & Michael Stephenson
Matt Banahan and Michael Stephenson Leeds Carnegie V Bath Rugby Leeds Carnegie V Bath Rugby, Aviva Premiership Headingley Carnegie, Leeds, England 05 September 2010 Date: 05 September 2010

Background imageStephenson Collection: Michael Stephenson

Michael Stephenson Leeds Carnegie Rugby Union Leeds Carnegie V Bath Rugby, Aviva Premiership Headingley Carnegie, Leeds, England 05 September 2010 Date: 05 September 2010

Background imageStephenson Collection: Christian Stephenson

Christian Stephenson European Cup, Paris 1999 22 June 1999 Date: 22 June 1999

Background imageStephenson Collection: Franklyn Stephenson

Franklyn Stephenson Sussex CCC 25 May 1993 Date: 25 May 1993

Background imageStephenson Collection: D. Stephenson

D. Stephenson Race Horse Owner 11 December 1996 Date: 11 December 1996

Background imageStephenson Collection: Details of the Rocket from Rastricks notebook, Rainhill Trials, 1829 (pen & ink on paper)

Details of the Rocket from Rastricks notebook, Rainhill Trials, 1829 (pen & ink on paper)
3697572 Details of the Rocket from Rastricks notebook, Rainhill Trials, 1829 (pen & ink on paper) by Rastrick, John Urpeth (1780-1856); Science Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Pages 20 and 21)

Background imageStephenson Collection: Stephenson goes down the shaft (engraving)

Stephenson goes down the shaft (engraving)
6006398 Stephenson goes down the shaft (engraving) by Doyle, Charles Altamont (1832-93); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stephenson goes down the shaft)

Background imageStephenson Collection: Four types of early locomotives (litho)

Four types of early locomotives (litho)
6004814 Four types of early locomotives (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Four types of early locomotives)

Background imageStephenson Collection: Stephensons Rocket coming in first at the competition of locomotives at Rainhill in 1829

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

Background imageStephenson Collection: George Stephenson at Darlington - embroidery

George Stephenson at Darlington - embroidery
Engraving of a painting by A. Rankley, " George Stephenson at Darlington in 1823." Stephenson would often drop in on Joseph Pease to talk with him about the progress of the Darlington

Background imageStephenson Collection: Hetton Coal Company locomotive

Hetton Coal Company locomotive with cab addition or shelter of driver built by George Stephenson for the Hetton, Durham, 1822. Date: 1905

Background imageStephenson Collection: Locomotion by George Stephenson, 1825

Locomotion by George Stephenson, 1825
Locomotion was the first locomotive engine built by George Stephenson, 1825. Shown at the Centenary celebrations. Date: 1965

Background imageStephenson Collection: Locomotive by Robert Stephenson & Co, 1833

Locomotive by Robert Stephenson & Co, 1833. For the Saratoga & Schenectady Railroad. Date: circa 1900

Background imageStephenson Collection: Robert Hawthorns locomotive - Newcastle & Carlisle Railway

Robert Hawthorns locomotive - Newcastle & Carlisle Railway
Robert Hawthorns locomotive for Newcastle & Carlisle Railway, 1835. Taken for Stephenson Centenary. Date: 1881

Background imageStephenson Collection: Model of John Blenkinsops rack-rail engine

Model of John Blenkinsops rack-rail engine. Being a steam locomotive propelled by a toothed wheel engaging in a rack on one of the rails

Background imageStephenson Collection: Rocket locomotive model - owned by George Robert Stephenson

Rocket locomotive model - owned by George Robert Stephenson
Rocket locomotive model. Owned by George Robert Stephenson, made 1829. Listed in RE Bleasdales Locomotive Engines catalogue, entry 1268. Taken for Stephenson Centenary. Date: 1881

Background imageStephenson Collection: Phoenix engine by Robert Stephenson & Co

Phoenix engine by Robert Stephenson & Co for the Railway. Side elevation, line drawing. Date: 1832

Background imageStephenson Collection: Samson engine by Robert Stephenson & Co

Samson engine by Robert Stephenson & Co for the Railway. Side elevation, line drawing. Date: 1833

Background imageStephenson Collection: Atlas engine by Robert Stephenson & Co

Atlas engine by Robert Stephenson & Co for the Railway. Side elevation, line drawing. Date: 1834

Background imageStephenson Collection: Comet engine by Robert Stephenson & Co

Comet engine by Robert Stephenson & Co for the Railway. Side elevation, line drawing. Date: 1832

Background imageStephenson Collection: George Stephensons Centenary napkin

George Stephensons Centenary napkin. Presented to IMechE members by Andrew Reid to commerorate George Stephensons Centenary on 9 Jun 1881



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Stephenson: A Legacy of Innovation and Achievement Stephenson, a name synonymous with innovation and achievement, has left an indelible mark on various fields throughout history. From the iconic 205 ton J-class yacht Velsheda sailing close hauled in 1933 to George Stephenson's Rocket - the pre-1923 replica that revolutionized locomotive design, this family's contributions have been nothing short of extraordinary. George Stephenson (1781-1848), often hailed as the "Father of Railways, " was a visionary engineer who transformed transportation forever. His schematic view of The Rocket locomotive from 1829 showcases his groundbreaking ideas and propelled railways into the modern era. With its sleek design and advanced technology for its time, The Rocket set new standards in speed and efficiency. In 1831, Stephenson faced one of his greatest challenges when he tackled the treacherous Rail/Chat Moss project. Overcoming immense difficulties posed by marshy terrain, he successfully completed this ambitious railway line, solidifying his reputation as an engineering genius. The influence extended beyond railroads; even Baden-Powell himself recognized their expertise. As Chief Scout, he sought inspiration from their innovative spirit to shape scouting principles that would empower generations to come. Not limited to engineering feats alone, the Stephensons also made significant contributions to cultural events like the Shakespeare Exhibition at Earls Court in London. Their involvement showcased their diverse interests and commitment to promoting arts alongside science. Edward Pease Loco from 1856 stands as another testament to this family's ingenuity in locomotive design. This masterpiece exemplifies how they continued pushing boundaries long after George Stephenson's passing. Robert Stephenson Lucas further carried forward his father's legacy through remarkable achievements such as Huddersfield Station - a marvel combining architectural grandeur with functional excellence. From sea voyages aboard Velsheda to land journeys powered by The Rocket, the name Stephenson has become synonymous with progress and innovation.