George Stephenson's Birthplace facts for kids
George Stephenson's Birthplace
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| Location | Riverside Walk, Wylam, Northumberland |
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| Type | Historic House Museum |
| Owner | National Trust |
| Public transit access | Bus and Train to Wylam |
| Nearest car park | 0.4 mi (0.64 km) in Wylam village (Pay and Display) |
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Listed Building – Grade II*
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| Official name | George Stephenson's Cottage |
| Designated | 15 April 1959 |
| Reference no. | 1044925 |
George Stephenson's Birthplace is a historic stone cottage in Wylam, Northumberland. It was the home of George Stephenson, a famous engineer. He is known as the "Father of Railways." This means he helped create the first modern railways.
The cottage is located by the River Tyne. The National Trust owns this special place. For many years, it was open to visitors as a historic house museum. People could learn about George Stephenson's life there. The museum also showed exhibits about Stephenson's Rocket. This was one of the earliest and most famous steam locomotives. However, the museum is no longer open to the public.
The Cottage's History
The cottage was built around 1750. It is a very old building. It has a special Grade II* listing. This means it is an important historical building.
When George Stephenson was born in 1781, the cottage was quite crowded. It was a small, two-story home. Four different families lived there at the same time. This shows how humble his beginnings were.
Visiting the Birthplace
Even though the museum is closed, you can still see the cottage from the outside. It is a great place to visit if you like history. The cottage is easy to reach by bike. You can also walk to it from a nearby car park. The walk is about 0.4 miles (0.6 km).
External links
- George Stephenson's Birthplace - National Trust
- Exploring Hadrian's Way - Stephenson's Track
