Stephenson Collection (page 6)

Chesterfield, c1910. Creator: Unknown
Chesterfield, c1910. George Stephenson, the great Engineer, settled here. Population, 37, 400. Countryside near the town of Chesterfield in Derbyshire

Spike Heatley and Ronnie Stephenson, Dankworth Big Band, Marquee Club, London, 1960

The Rocket Contrasted with the Lost Type of 4-4-0, c1930. Creator: Unknown
The Rocket Contrasted with the Lost Type of 4-4-0, c1930. From " The Splendid Book of Locomotives", by C. Gibbard Jackson. [Sampson Low, Marston Co Ltd London, c1930]

Building the Rocket - in 1935, 1935. Creator: Unknown
Building the " Rocket" - in 1935. This full-size replica of a famous locomotive was ordered by the Science Museum, South Kensington, from Robert Stephenson and Co. of Darlington, 1935

North Star, one of the earliest steam trains, c1950. Creator: Shirley Markham
North Star, one of the earliest steam trains, c1950. Shirley Markham (1931-1999) studied Graphic Design and Illustration at Central School of Art in London from 1950-1952

A Striking Contrast, 1922. Creator: Unknown
A Striking Contrast, 1922. From The Romance of Modern Railways, by T. W. Corbin. [Seeley Service & Co. Limited, London, 1922]

The twin screw 80ft motor yacht Bystander at anchor, 1934. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The twin screw 80ft motor yacht Bystander at anchor, 1934. Initially owned by William Lawrence Stephenson a founder of Woolworths

The Rocket Astonishes Everyone, c1934. Illustration showing the Rocket steam locomotive designed by Robert Stephenson. The accompanying text explains the mechanism

George Stephensons Birthplace, Wylam, c1896. Artist: GW Wilson and Company
George Stephensons Birthplace, Wylam, c1896. From Pictorial England and Wales. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1896]

Volumnia Reproaching Brutus and Sicinius (Coriolanus), c1870. Artist: J Stephenson
Volumnia Reproaching Brutus and Sicinius (Coriolanus), c1870. From The Works of Shakspere, by Charles Knight. [Virtue & Co. Limited, London, c1870]

London and Birmingham Railway, 1837. Artist: Charles Hunt
London and Birmingham Railway, 1837. The view of the railway was taken from under a bridge on Hampstead Road looking towards Euston Station, with a steam train travelling along the tracks

Crossley of Miss VJM Stephenson competing in the RSAC Scottish Rally, 1936 Artist: Bill Brunell
Crossley 2-door f.h.c. 1933 1122 cc. Vehicle Reg. No. AGC10. Event Entry No: 113. Driver: Stephenson, Miss. V.J.M. Finished: 10th of 12. Place: R.S.A.C. Scottish Rally. Date: 1-5.6.36

Moorish Arch, looking from the Tunnel, 1831. Artist: Thomas Talbot Bury
Moorish Arch, looking from the Tunnel, published 1831 (hand coloured engraving). From Coloured Views on the Liverpool and Manchester Railway with plates of the Coaches, Machines, etc

Near Liverpool, looking Towards Manchester, 1831. Artist: Thomas Talbot Bury
Near Liverpool, looking towards Manchester, published 1831 (hand coloured engraving). From Coloured Views on the Liverpool and Manchester Railway with plates of the Coaches, Machines, etc

Warehouses &c at the end of the Tunnel towards Wapping, London, c1831. Artist
Warehouses etc at the end of the Tunnel towards Wapping, published 1831 (hand coloured engraving). From Coloured Views on the Liverpool and Manchester Railway with plates of the Coaches, Machines

Viaduct across the Sankey Valley, Warrington, Cheshire, February 1831. Artist: Thomas Talbot Bury
Viaduct Across the Sankey Valley, published 1831 (hand coloured engraving). From Six Coloured Views on the Liverpool and Manchester Railway with a plate of The Coaches, Machines

Excavation of Olive Mount, 4 miles from Liverpool, 1831. Artist: Thomas Talbot Bury
Excavation of Olive Mount, 4 Miles from Liverpool, published 1831 (hand coloured engraving). From Six Coloured Views on the Liverpool and Manchester Railway with a plate of The Coaches, Machines

Entrance of the Railway at Edge Hill, Liverpool, 1831. Artist: Thomas Talbot Bury
Entrance of the Railway at Edge Hill, Liverpool, published 1831 (hand coloured engraving). From Six Coloured Views on the Liverpool and Manchester Railway with a plate of The Coaches, Machines

View Taken from Under the Hampstead Road Bridge, looking towards the station at Euston Square, published 1837 (hand coloured engraving)

Train Number One, July 1925. A re-enactment of the first train journey, made by George Stephensons Locomotion no 1 on the Stockton and Darlington Railway in 1825

The Tunnel, Liverpool and Manchester Railway, 1833. Artist: Thomas Talbot Bury
The Tunnel, Liverpool and Manchester Railway, 1833. The worlds first intercity railway, the Liverpool & Manchester Railway opened on 15 September 1830

Near Liverpool, looking towards Manchester, Liverpool and Manchester Railway, 1833. The worlds first intercity railway, the Liverpool & Manchester Railway opened on 15 September 1830

Taking in Water at Parkside, Liverpool and Manchester Railway, 1833. The worlds first intercity railway, the Liverpool & Manchester Railway opened on 15 September 1830

View of the Railway across Chat Moss, Liverpool and Manchester Railway, 1833. The worlds first intercity railway, the Liverpool & Manchester Railway opened on 15 September 1830

Trains on the Liverpool and Manchester Railway, 1832-1833. Artist: SG Hughes
Trains on the Liverpool and Manchester Railway, 1832-1833. A train of wagons (top) and a train of cattle, sheep and pigs (bottom), on the worlds first intercity railway

Warehouses etc at the end of the Tunnel towards Wapping, Liverpool, 1832-1833. The worlds first intercity railway, the Liverpool & Manchester Railway opened on 15 September 1830

Britannia Bridge, Anglesey Entrance, Wales, 1849. Artist: George Hawkins
Britannia Bridge, Anglesey Entrance, Wales, 1849. The Britannia Tubular Bridge was designed by Robert Stephenson and was completed in 1850

Coloured view of the Liverpool & Manchester Railway, 1832-1833. Artist: SG Hughes
Coloured view of the Liverpool & Manchester Railway, 1832-1833. The worlds first steam railway opened on 15 September 1830

Building the retaining wall near Park Street, Camden Town, London, 17th September 1836 (1838). Scene during the construction of the London & Birmingham Railway

George Stephensons Rocket, c1905. On 11 October 1829 Rocket won the Rainhill Trials, a competition held to determine the engine to be used on the Liverpool to Manchester Railway

Coaches employed on the Liverpool and Manchester Railway, 1831. Artist: Henry Pyall
Coaches employed on the Liverpool and Manchester Railway, 1831. The locomotive Northumbrian, various passenger carriages and carriages for cattle. Plate 7 from Liverpool & Manchester Railway

The Rocket, locomotive designed by George Stephenson in 1829, c1905. On 11 October 1829 Rocket won the Rainhill Trials, a competition held to determine the engine to be used on the Liverpool to

Miss Elizabeth Stephenson, afterwards Countess of Mexborough, late 18th century (1894). Artist: William Dickinson
Miss Elizabeth Stephenson, afterwards Countess of Mexborough, late 18th century (1894). From A Collection of Engraved Portraits (Further Selection) Exhibited by the Late James Anderson Rose

George Stephensons locomotive Rocket, 1829 (1892). On 11 October 1829 Rocket won the Rainhill Trials, a competition held to determine the engine to be used on the Liverpool to Manchester Railway

George Stephensons Birthplace, Wylam, c1900. Artist: GW Wilson and Company
George Stephensons Birthplace, Wylam, c1900. George Stephenson (9 June 1781 - 12 August 1848) was an English civil engineer and mechanical engineer, his Birthplace is the 18th-century stone cottage

The British surrendering their arms to Gen: Washington, 1781, 1859. Artist: James Stephenson
The British surrendering their arms to Gen: Washington, 1781, 1859. Defeat at YorkTown, Virginia on October 1781. Cornwallis presents his sword in the Siege of Yorktown. After J. F

Railway and Swing Bridges, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, c1905. View of the Swing Bridge over the Tyne, with Robert Stephensons High Level Bridge in the background

George Stephenson, taken from a series of cigarette cards, 1935
George Stephenson (1781-1848), English civil engineer and mechanical engineer. Taken from a series of cigarette cards entitled Celebrities of British History produced by Carreas Ltd, 1935

England v Victoria at Melbourne, Australia, January 1862 (1912). Scene from a match on the first tour to Australia by an England cricket team. The England team was captained by HH Stephenson

Early locomotives, 19th century, (c1920). From the top left: Puffing Billy, 1813; The Locomotion, 1823;, The Rocket, 1829; and the Sans Pareil, 1829

Entrance to the tunnel of the Liverpool & Manchester railway, Edge Hill, Liverpool, c1820s. Artist: John Davies
Entrance to the tunnel of the Liverpool & Manchester railway, Edge Hill, Liverpool, c1820s. This tunnel, seen here under construction ran from Edge Hill to Lime Street, Liverpool

The Stockton & Darlington Railway, 1825 (1900). Opened on 27 September, 1825, the Stockton & Darlington Railway (S&DR) was the worlds first public railway

The Queens visit to the Britannia Tubular Bridge, Wales, c1888. Queen Victoria visits George Stephensons bridge across the Menai Strait between the island of Anglesey and the Welsh mainland

Miss Stephenson, late 18th century, (1912). Artist: W Dickinson
Miss Stephenson, late 18th century, (1912). A print from The Connoisseur, (London, 1912)

Robert Stephenson, English civil engineer, 1880. Artist: DJ Pound
Robert Stephenson, English civil engineer, 1880. Stephenson (1803-1859) was the only son of George Stephenson, the famed railway

Cabul, from the Bala Hissar, 1883. Artist: J Stephenson
Cabul, from the Bala Hissar, 1883. View of Kabul, Afghanistan, from the fort of Bala Hissar

Sebastopol, Ukraine, 19th century. Artist: J Stephenson
Sebastopol, Ukraine, 19th century. View of the harbour on the Black Sea

Liverpool, England, 1883. Artist: J Stephenson
Liverpool, England, 1883. View of the port of Liverpool on Merseyside, an important maritime centre

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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.