Philadelphia, Tyne and Wear facts for kids
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 Philadelphia Spiritualist Church, Chapel Row |
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| OS grid reference | NZ333522 |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | HOUGHTON LE SPRING |
| Postcode district | DH4 |
| Dialling code | 0191 |
| Police | Northumbria |
| Fire | Tyne and Wear |
| Ambulance | North East |
| EU Parliament | North East England |
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Philadelphia is a small village in England. It's located in the City of Sunderland. You can find it along the A182 road. It sits between the villages of Newbottle and Shiney Row. This village was named after the famous city of Philadelphia in the USA.
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A Look Back: Philadelphia's History
How Philadelphia Grew
Philadelphia likely started as just one farm. It grew a lot because of coal mining. Two coal pits were opened nearby. One was called 'Margret' or 'Peggy'. It started in the 1700s. The other, 'Dorethea' or 'Dolly', began in the 1810s. By 1821, the village had grown to 2,306 people.
What Philadelphia Looked Like
In 1816, a writer named Robert Surtees described Philadelphia. He said it was a place built for coal miners. These miners lived separately from farmers. He noted the long rows of low brick buildings. These buildings lined the roads, which were often black with coal dust.
The 1815 Train Accident
Philadelphia was also the site of a very serious event. In 1815, a steam train had an accident here. Its boiler exploded. This terrible accident caused 16 deaths. Some reports say 13 people died. At the time, it was the deadliest railway accident ever. It held this sad record until 1842.
