George 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

Rainhill Trials October 1829
These trials for early steam locomotives were run at Rainhill, near Liverpool, UK, to determine which would be used on the newly-completed railway from Liverpool to Manchester

Kilsby Tunnel (engraving)
3653502 Kilsby Tunnel (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kilsby Tunnel. Illustration for The Story of the Life of George Stephenson)

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'

George Stephenson's old engine
5308299 George Stephenson's old engine.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting George Stephenson's old engine on the Killingworth railway)

George Stephenson's third locomotive
5308298 George Stephenson's third locomotive.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting George Stephenson's third locomotive built in 1816)

Various exhibits at the Patents Museum, 1850
3359144 Various exhibits at the Patents Museum, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting various exhibits at the Patents Museum)

George Stephenson's famous steam locomotive rocket, 1850
3330305 George Stephenson's famous steam locomotive rocket, 1850; (add.info.: Photograph of George Stephenson's famous steam locomotive rocket)

The "George Stephenson" Locomotive Engine, 1860
1577520 The "George Stephenson" Locomotive Engine, 1860; (add.info.: The "George Stephenson" Locomotive Engine built at Hamilton, Canada West)

Stephenson's locomotive manufactory at Newcastle-On-Tyne: the fitting shop, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Stephenson's locomotive manufactory at Newcastle-On-Tyne: the fitting shop, 1864. '...a view of the large building called "the fitting shop." It is here that

Stephenson's locomotive manufactory at Newcastle-On-Tyne: the lathe and tool shop, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Stephenson's locomotive manufactory at Newcastle-On-Tyne: the lathe and tool shop, 1864. View representing '...as well as a wood-engraving can render such a subject

Stephenson's locomotive manufactory at Newcastle-On-Tyne: the steam-hammer, 1864. Creator: Mason Jackson
Stephenson's locomotive manufactory at Newcastle-On-Tyne: the steam-hammer, 1864. '...night view of that portion of the forging department containing the Nasmyth steam-hammers

The house in which George Stephenson was born, at Wylam, near Newcastle, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The house in which George Stephenson was born, at Wylam, near Newcastle, 1864. British engineer Stephenson's birthplace '...is a small red-tiled cottage-one of such as are inhabited by

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

Tapton House, near Chesterfield, the Residence of the Late Mr. G. Stephenson, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Tapton House, near Chesterfield, the Residence of the Late Mr. G. Stephenson, 1858. Chesterfield has acquired a celebrity by its connection with the memory of the late celebrated George

The Monument to George Stephenson at Newcastle-on-Tyne, 1862. Creator: Mason Jackson
The Monument to George Stephenson at Newcastle-on-Tyne, 1862....a striking work of art, by Mr. John Graham Lough...It has been erected by public subscription in Neville-street...adjoining the Central

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)

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

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

England, Yorkshire, York, The National Railway Museum, Statue of George Stephenson

The First Railway Train. 15th September, 1830 (colour litho)
670070 The First Railway Train. 15th September, 1830 (colour litho) by Moreland, Arthur (1876-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: The First Railway Train. 15th September, 1830)

Statue of railway pioneer George Stephenson The Illustrated London News
Scanned directly from The Illustrated London News, Saturday December 18, 1852

Interior of Stephensons Birthplace (engraving)
3628696 Interior of Stephensons Birthplace (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Interior of Stephensons Birthplace)

Lime-works at Ambergate (engraving)
3653509 Lime-works at Ambergate (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lime-works at Ambergate)

Alton Grange (engraving)
3653504 Alton Grange (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alton Grange. Illustration for The Story of the Life of George Stephenson)

Forth Street Works, Newcastle (engraving)
3653500 Forth Street Works, Newcastle (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Forth Street Works, Newcastle)

Sankey Viaduct (engraving)
3653498 Sankey Viaduct (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sankey Viaduct. Illustration for The Story of the Life of George Stephenson)

Coal Waggons (engraving)
3653483 Coal Waggons (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coal Waggons. Illustration for The Story of the Life of George Stephenson)

Cottage at Wylam, birthplace of George Stephenson (engraving)
3642545 Cottage at Wylam, birthplace of George Stephenson (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cottage at Wylam, birthplace of George Stephenson)

George Stephenson moulding an engine (colour litho)
3643733 George Stephenson moulding an engine (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: George Stephenson moulding an engine)

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)

George Stephenson, English engineer and railway pioneer (litho)
6029739 George Stephenson, English engineer and railway pioneer (litho) by Lucas, John (1807-74) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: George Stephenson (1781-1848)

Advertisement for express train services between London and Birmingham on the London and North Western Railway
6032514 Advertisement for express train services between London and Birmingham on the London and North Western Railway (colour litho) by English School

George Stephenson, the Father of English Railways (engraving)
5206888 George Stephenson, the Father of English Railways (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: George Stephenson, the Father of English Railways)

The Railway Jubilee at Darlington (engraving)
1621352 The Railway Jubilee at Darlington (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Railway Jubilee at Darlington)

George Stephenson at Darlington in 1823 (engraving)
1620053 George Stephenson at Darlington in 1823 (engraving) by Rankley, Alfred (1819-72); Private Collection; (add.info.: George Stephenson at Darlington in 1823)

George making Models (engraving)
670550 George making Models (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: George making Models. Illustration for My Book of Inventions (Edward Arnold, c 1890)

The First Locomotive (engraving)
670549 The First Locomotive (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The First Locomotive. Illustration for My Book of Inventions (Edward Arnold, c 1890)

George Stephensons steam locomotive Rocket, Liverpool, 1829 (chromolitho)
1093598 George Stephensons steam locomotive Rocket, Liverpool, 1829 (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: George Stephensons steam locomotive Rocket)

The House in which George Stephenson was Born (engraving)
663975 The House in which George Stephenson was Born (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The House in which George Stephenson was Born)

The No. 1 Engine at Darlington (engraving)
663315 The No. 1 Engine at Darlington (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The No. 1 Engine at Darlington)

Locomotion, premiere locomotive construite par G Stephenson, exposee en septembre 1875... (engraving)
2787849 Locomotion, premiere locomotive construite par G Stephenson, exposee en septembre 1875... (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Locomotion)

George Stephenson, mending his neighbours clocks (engraving)
5999242 George Stephenson, mending his neighbours clocks (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: George Stephenson, mending his neighbours clocks)

George Stephenson (engraving)
815672 George Stephenson (engraving) by Richmond, George (1809-96) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: George Stephenson (1781-1848)

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George Stephenson was a pioneering figure in the world of locomotives and railways. He is best known for his creation, Stephensons Rocket, which won the Rainhill Trials in October 1829. This iconic locomotive revolutionized transportation and paved the way for modern railway systems. Another notable achievement by Stephenson was the construction of Kilsby Tunnel, depicted in an engraving that showcases his engineering prowess. Stephensons Rocket became synonymous with innovation and progress, as it symbolized the potential of steam power. Its victory at the Rainhill Trials solidified its place in history as a groundbreaking invention that would shape future transportation networks. Travelling on the Liverpool and Manchester Railway in 1831 captured people's imagination, as seen in SG Hughes' artwork from 1945. The image depicts how Stephenson's vision transformed society by connecting cities through efficient rail travel. Another significant contribution by George Stephenson was Locomotion No. 1, built for Stockton & Darlington Railway in 1825. This locomotive marked a major milestone in railway development and set new standards for speed and efficiency. In 1886, Mr. Stephenson himself put in the last rivet of one of his creations, showcasing his dedication to perfecting every detail of his inventions. Early railway coaches used on Liverpool and Manchester Railway are also showcased through photographs from around 1900-1920s. These images provide a glimpse into what train travel looked like during this transformative period. To honor George Stephenson's contributions to rail transport, a statue stands proudly at The National Railway Museum in York, England—a testament to his lasting impact on society. The Rainhill Bridge published hand-colored engravings from 1831 serve as a reminder of how bridges played an essential role within early railway infrastructure—connecting communities while exemplifying technological advancements brought forth by pioneers like George Stephenson.