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

Background imageStephenson Collection: The Rocket. Steam Engine Partially Designed By English Engineer George Stephenson, 1781-1848

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

Background imageStephenson Collection: William Huskisson 1770 To 1830 British Statesman Financier And Member Of Parliament Engraved By J

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

Background imageStephenson Collection: George Stephenson, 1781-1848. British Inventor And Engineer. 19Th Century Print Engraved By E

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

Background imageStephenson Collection: 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
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

Background imageStephenson Collection: First Passenger Carriage In Europe, 1830, George StephensonAśs Steam Locomotive On The Liverpool

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

Background imageStephenson Collection: Seal showing an unidentified Bedlington Works loco

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

Background imageStephenson Collection: Adler locomotive built by Robert Stephenson

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

Background imageStephenson Collection: The Town Trustees, Sheffield, Jul 1899

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

Background imageStephenson Collection: STEPHENSONs ROCKET, 1829. George & Robert Stephensons Rocket from an announcement

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

Background imageStephenson Collection: FAMOUS ENGINEERS. Fictional group portrait of famous British engineers and inventors

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

Background imageStephenson Collection: ROBERT BADEN-POWELL (1857-1941). 1st Baron of Gilwell. English soldier; founder of the Boy Scouts

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

Background imageStephenson Collection: Robert Stephenson (1803 - 1859)

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

Background imageStephenson Collection: Memorial stone for Elizabeth, wife of George Stephenson

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

Background imageStephenson Collection: Queen Elizabeth II at an RAF Coronation Review, 1953

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

Background imageStephenson Collection: Galleon under full sail

Galleon under full sail Date: 1796

Background imageStephenson Collection: Hull Football Club 1895-1896

Hull Football Club 1895-1896
Hull Football Club and management, 1895-1896: Hilldrith (Hon Secretary), Brewer (President), Jacketts, Stephenson (Hon Secretary), Wiles, Mansell, Harmer, Barker, Townend, Booth, Gray (Attendant)

Background imageStephenson Collection: Diplomacy staring Gladys Cooper

Diplomacy staring Gladys Cooper
Diplomacy adapted from Dora by Victorien Sardou (5 September 1831 8 November 1908) at the Theatre du Vaudeville, Paris, on 22nd January 1877, by Clement Scott (6 October 1841 25 June 1904) and B. C

Background imageStephenson Collection: Locomotive designed in 1814 by British engineer and inventor

Locomotive designed in 1814 by British engineer and inventor George Stephenson (1781-1848). Nineteenth-century engraving. Colored

Background imageStephenson Collection: Touring English cricketers Stephenson and Caffyn

Touring English cricketers Stephenson and Caffyn
Touring English cricketers H H Stephenson (1833-1896) and William Caffyn (1828-1919). 1862

Background imageStephenson Collection: Stephenson Beam Engine

Stephenson Beam Engine
Beam engine designed by George Stephenson, started at the Stephenson works in 1823 Date: 1823

Background imageStephenson Collection: Conference of Engineers

Conference of Engineers
A conference of engineers for Britannia Bridge, including Robert Stephenson and I.K.Brunel

Background imageStephenson Collection: G Stephenson - Tapton

G Stephenson - Tapton
George Stephenson (1781 - 1848) Engineers home, Tapton House, near Chesterfield

Background imageStephenson Collection: G Stephenson - Bullbridge

G Stephenson - Bullbridge
George Stephenson (1781 - 1848) Bullbridge, near Ambergate, where the engineer lived

Background imageStephenson Collection: G Stephenson - New Castle

G Stephenson - New Castle
George Stephenspon (1781 - 1848) Bruces School, Newcastle, where the engineer studied

Background imageStephenson Collection: G Stephenson - Alton Gringe

G Stephenson - Alton Gringe
George Stephenson (1781 - 1848) Engineers house at Alton Grange

Background imageStephenson Collection: George Stephenson - Wylam

George Stephenson - Wylam
George Stephenson (1781 - 1848) Engineers birthplace, High Street House, Wylam

Background imageStephenson Collection: George Stephenson - Hammer

George Stephenson - Hammer
George Stephenson (1781 - 1848) Engineer as a young man, throwing the hammer

Background imageStephenson Collection: George Stephenson / Baily

George Stephenson / Baily
George Stephenson Statue of the engineer Date: 1781 - 1848

Background imageStephenson Collection: Tennyson Stephenson

Tennyson Stephenson
Alfred Tennyson (1809 - 1892) the English poet and Poet Laureate in middle age

Background imageStephenson Collection: G Stephenson - Killingworth

G Stephenson - Killingworth
George Stephenson (1781 - 1848) Engineers cottage at Killingworth

Background imageStephenson Collection: G Stephenson - West Moor

G Stephenson - West Moor
George Stephenson (1781 - 1848) Engineers cottage at West Moor

Background imageStephenson Collection: G Stephenson - Tapton GDNS

G Stephenson - Tapton GDNS
George Stephenson (1781 - 1848) Tapton Gardens at engineers home, Tapton House, near Chesterfield

Background imageStephenson Collection: Newcastle Upon Tyne - Stephenson Monument, Westgate Road

Newcastle Upon Tyne - Stephenson Monument, Westgate Road
Newcastle Upon Tyne - Stephenson Monument and Westgate Road. circa 1900

Background imageStephenson Collection: Impulse by B C Stephenson

Impulse by B C Stephenson
Promotional postcard for Impulse by B. C. Stephenson. First produced at the St. Jamess Theatre, 9th December 1882. Flyer for a tour by Fanny Josephs and C. W. Garthornes Company Date: circa 1882

Background imageStephenson Collection: Stationery, W Middleton & Son, Truro, Cornwall

Stationery, W Middleton & Son, Truro, Cornwall
Stationery, W Middleton & Son, Ironmongers, 3 St Nicholas Street, Truro, Cornwall, with an advertisement for Stephensons Furniture Cream, and handwritten details below. 1916

Background imageStephenson Collection: George Stephenson Monument, Newcastle upon Tyne

George Stephenson Monument, Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, England. Date: 1900s

Background imageStephenson Collection: Hinged brass tobacco tin - East Yorkshire Regiment

Hinged brass tobacco tin - East Yorkshire Regiment
A small hinged brass tobacco tin engraved on reverse - (2856 Private) Arthur C. Stephenson and dated 1918. Together with an engraved badge of the East Yorkshire Regiment with the place names of

Background imageStephenson Collection: Stephensons Rocket with a George V class engine

Stephensons Rocket with a George V class engine
An interesting comparison: a full sized model of Stephensons Rocket(originally built in 1829), alongside an engine of the George the Fifth class(construction of which ceased in 1915)

Background imageStephenson Collection: Styles of cottage, old and new

Styles of cottage, old and new
The beautiful old-time cottage and its crop-eared successor -- styles of cottage, old and new. Illustrating an article entitled Parliament and the Cottage Question

Background imageStephenson Collection: Miss Bunting Stephenson by Madame Yevonde

Miss Bunting Stephenson by Madame Yevonde. Seen here (left) modelling a Mainbocher evening gown of white linen, checked in coral and green stripes, from Kay Norton

Background imageStephenson Collection: Ancient and modern cottages compared

Ancient and modern cottages compared. Illustrating an article entitled Parliament and the Cottage Question (second reading of the Rural Cottages Bill)

Background imageStephenson Collection: Dr T. B. Stephenson, Found of the National Childrens Home

Dr T. B. Stephenson, Found of the National Childrens Home
Dr Thomas Burchell Stephenson who in 1869 founded the National Childrens Home. Its first premises were a disused stable in Lambeth. In 1994, the NCH was renamed Action For Children. Date: Circa 1905

Background imageStephenson Collection: Extension of the Royal Courts of Justice, London

Extension of the Royal Courts of Justice, London
The extension of the Royal Courts of Justice, a handsome addition to Londons architecture, designed by Sir Henry Tanner. A sectional view, showing the position of the new courts and corridors

Background imageStephenson Collection: Letter to David Wright from WWII soldier

Letter to David Wright from WWII soldier
A letter from Lt. Col J. W. A. Stephenson to the artist David Wright, writing to convey his appreciation of Wrights work in The Sketch, and in particular the painting of his wife Esme

Background imageStephenson Collection: William B Stephenson

William B Stephenson
WILLIAM B STEPHENSON churchman Date: CIRCA 1840

Background imageStephenson Collection: Eliz. Ctess Mexborough

Eliz. Ctess Mexborough
ELIZABETH countess of MEXBOROUGH (nee Stephenson) wife of John, second earl Date: ? - 1829

Background imageStephenson Collection: G Stephenson printer sample World Inventors souvenir album

G Stephenson printer sample World Inventors souvenir album
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Background imageStephenson Collection: R Stephenson printer sample World Inventors souvenir album

R Stephenson printer sample World Inventors souvenir album
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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.