Stephenson Collection (page 7)

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

George Stephenson, English mechanical engineer, (1899). Artist: E Stodart
George Stephenson, English mechanical engineer, (1899). In 1813 Stephenson (1781-1848) was commissioned to design his first steam locomotive, Blucher, for the Killingworth Colliery in Tyne and Wear

Sevastopol, a port city in Ukraine, 1893. Artist: J Stephenson
Sevastopol, a port city in Ukraine, 1893. An engraving from James Taylors The Age We Live In: A History of the Nineteenth Century, From the Peace of 1815 to the Present Time, William Mackenzie

Kabul from the Bala Hissar, Afghanistan, 1893. Artist: J Stephenson
Kabul from the Bala Hissar, Afghanistan, 1893. An Engraving from James Taylors The Age We Live In: A History of the Nineteenth Century, From the Peace of 1815 to the Present Time, William Mackenzie

The Rocket, Liverpool and Manchester Railways, 1829, (20th century)

Berkhamsted Station, Hertfordshire, on the London and Birmingham Railway, c1860. On top of the building on the left is a water tank for supplying locomotives while, on the right

The Iron Horse Past and Present, c1900. The development of the railway locomotive from George Stephensons Rocket of 1829, through North Star which worked on the Great Western Railway 1836-1870

Facade of Lime Street Station, Liverpool, 1838. This was one of the stations on the worlds first passenger railway, the Liverpool and Manchester Railway, which opened on 15 September 1830

Newcastle-upon-Tyne from the south-west, c1850. Artist: Thomas Abiel Prior
Newcastle-upon-Tyne from the south-west, c1850. This view shows the High Level Bridge built by Robert Stephenson (1803-1859) between 1846 and 1849

View of Sunderland and the Iron Bridge looking eastwards, 1833. This single span cast iron bridge over the Wear at Wearmouth, Sunderland, was opened in 1796

Ventilation shaft in Kilsby Tunnel, Northamptonshire, London & Birmingham Railway, 1839. Artist: John Cooke Bourne
Ventilation shaft in Kilsby Tunnel, Northamptonshire, London & Birmingham Railway, 1839. Robert Stephenson (1803-1859) was appointed chief engineer of the London & Birmingham Railway (LBR)

The Britannia Tubular Bridge, Menai Strait, Wales, c1850. The Britannia Tubular Bridge with the Menai Suspension Bridge, a road bridge of 1826, in the background

High Level Bridge over the Tyne at Newcastle, 1849. Artist: Thomas Abiel Prior
High Level Bridge over the Tyne at Newcastle, c1849. The High Level Bridge was built to carry the York, Newcastle and Berwick Railway over the River Tyne

George Stephensons locomotive Rocket, 1829 (1859). 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 locomotive Rocket, 1829 (1900). 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

Brandreths horse powered locomotive Cycloped, 1829. Plate taken from History and Progress of the Steam Engine, 1831 by Elijah Galloway

Medal commemorating the centenary of the birth of George Stephenson, railway engineer, 1881
Medal commemorating the centenary of the birth of George Stephenson, British railway engineer (1781-1848), 1881. It shows the Rocket

The Conwy Tubular Bridge on the Chester & Holyhead Railway, North Wales, 1852. Artist: Alfred Ashley
The Conwy Tubular Bridge on the Chester & Holyhead Railway, North Wales, 1852. This bridge was designed by Robert Stephenson to carry the Chester and Holyhead Railway across the River at Conwy

Britannia Tubular Bridge over Menai Straits, Wales, c1850s
Britannia Tubular Bridge over Menai Straits, Wales, c 1850s. The Britannia Tubular Bridge was designed by Robert Stephenson (1803-1859)

Stephensons Rocket winning the Rainhill Trials, 14 October 1829 (1898). George Stephensons (1781-1848) locomotive Rocket winning the competition held at Rainhill, Merseyside

Train crossing Chat Moss, Lancashire, 1831. Artist: Henry Pyall
Train crossing Chat Moss, Lancashire, 1831. A large 12 square mile peat bog five miles west of Manchester, Chat Moss was considered unsuitable for the building of rail tracks

The Tunnel, 1831. Artist: Henry Pyall
The Tunnel, 1831. The worlds first passenger railway, the Liverpool and Manchester opened on 15 September 1830. Its principal engineer was George Stephenson (1781-1848)

George Stephensons locomotive Rocket, c1875

A Cold Reception and A Warm Welcome, 1876. Artist: Joseph Swain
A Cold Reception and A Warm Welcome, 1876. In the lefthand cartoon, the Queen of the Arctic is perched on top of the snowy peaks of the Arctic

Special train engine and carriage of the Egyptian Khedive
The Khedives Special in driving. It was built by R. Stephenson & Sons in 1862 and is used by the Khedive of Egypt when he moves his Court between his summer palace of Montaza and Alexandria

Sphere front cover - Treasure Island at the Strand Theatre
Front cover of The Sphere featuring illustration by Fortunino Matania of a scene from the play, Treasure Island, performed at the Strand Theatre in 1922 with Arthur Bourchier in the role of Long John

Four types of old cottage and house construction: including timber framing, wattle and daub, lath and plaster, stone construction and brick construction

Stephensons No. 2 Killingworth Locomotive
One of George Stephensons early locomotives made at Killingworth Colliery, near Newcastle upon Tyne. This locomotive was named Blcher after the Prussian General Gebhard Leberecht von Blcher

68005 is not an ex-BR engine, rather a standard Austerity, built by Robert Stephenson & Hawthorn (7169) in 1945. 47493 was built in 1927 by Vulcan Foundry ltd, at Newton-le-Willows, Lancashire

George Stephenson, 1781 A

Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell, 1St Baron Baden-Powell, 1857

The Britannia Tubular Bridge Across The Menai Strait Between The Island Of Anglesey And The Mainland Of Wales In The 19Th Century. From Cyclopaedia Of Useful Arts And Manufactures By Charles Tomlinson

George Stephensons Steam Engine The Rocket, 1829. From The Book Short History Of The English People By J. R
George Stephensons Steam Engine The Rocket, 1829. From The Book Short History Of The English People By J.R. Green, Published London 1893

The Rocket. Steam Engine Partially Designed By English Engineer George Stephenson, 1781-1848. From Nuestro Siglo, Published Barcelona 1883

William Huskisson 1770 To 1830 British Statesman Financier And Member Of Parliament Engraved By J Cochran After J Graham From The Book National Portrait Gallery Volume Ii Published C 1835

George Stephenson, 1781-1848. British Inventor And Engineer. 19Th Century Print Engraved By E. Stodart

Stephenson And Caffyn. H. H. Stephenson, 1833-1896. William Caffyn, 1828-1919. English Cricketers
Stephenson And Caffyn. H.H. Stephenson, 1833-1896. William Caffyn, 1828-1919. English Cricketers. The Only Two English Cricketers Who Visited Both America And Australia

First Passenger Carriage In Europe, 1830, George StephensonAśs Steam Locomotive On The Liverpool To Manchester Line. From The Story Of England, Published 1930

Seal showing an unidentified Bedlington Works locomotive, probably by George Stephenson. Date: circa 1830s

Adler locomotive built by Robert Stephenson (Forth Works, Newcastle). Gold medal struck by the German State Railways to commemorate their first steam locomotive in 1835. Date: 1835

The Town Trustees, Sheffield, Jul 1899
Supplement to the Sheffield Weekly News, 1 Jul 1899.Original at Sheffield Local Studies Library MP 6728 M

STEPHENSONs ROCKET, 1829. George & Robert Stephensons Rocket from an announcement in an 1829 issue of Mechanics Magazine featuring that years winners of the Liverpool & Manchester Railways

FAMOUS ENGINEERS. Fictional group portrait of famous British engineers and inventors. Front row: Mark Brunel, James Watt, George Stephenson; back row: Isambard Kingdom Brunel, Thomas Telford

ROBERT BADEN-POWELL (1857-1941). 1st Baron of Gilwell. English soldier; founder of the Boy Scouts. Photograph, late 19th century

Robert Stephenson (1803 - 1859)
Robert Stephenson, engineer and designer of the Menai Bridge. Depicted leaning against a rock with the bridge in the background Date: 1803 - 1859

Memorial stone for Elizabeth, wife of George Stephenson, d.1846 aged 68 and G Stephenson, d.1848 aged 68

Queen Elizabeth II at an RAF Coronation Review, 1953
Queen Elizabeth II on her tour of inspection during the RAF Coronation Review at Odiham, Hampshire in July 1953. She is pictured talking to Observer Commander, E. J. B

Galleon under full sail Date: 1796

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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.