1825 George Stephenson's Stockton to Darlington Railway, talk by Amanda Hepburn
Newcastle City Library, Charles Avison Building, 33 New Bridge Street West, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear, NE1 8AX
How did George Stephenson gain the contract to construct the Stockton to Darlington railway and how did Newcastle play a vital role in completing the project? Join Amanda Hepburn for this fascinating insight to the modern railway in the North East.
Timings & Tours
- Saturday 13 September:
- 12.30pm - 13.30pm
Location & directions
Newcastle City Library, Charles Avison Building, 33 New Bridge Street West, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear, NE1 8AX
- Directions:
- Event takes place in the City Library, Bewick Hall, Level 2, in the heart of Newcastle City Centre.
- Contact on day:
- Sarah Mulligan
- Telephone number:
- +441912787878
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking required
- Booking conditions:
- Please book on the Libraries Eventbrite page.
- Booking contact name:
- Sarah Mulligan
- Booking telephone number:
- +441912787878
- Booking email:
- [email protected]
- Booking website:
- https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/newcastle-libraries-3037748424
- Booking opens:
- 01 Aug 2025 12:00 AM
- Booking closes:
- 13 Sep 2025 12:00 AM
Additional information
- Max no of people per tour:
- 60
- Est. tour duration:
- 1 hour(s)
