George Stephenson’s Birthplace is the 18th-century stone cottage home of rail pioneer George Stephenson. Located along the north bank of the River Tyne in the village of Wylam, Northumberland, the cottage is now owned by the National Trustland. It was built circa 1750 and is a Grade II listed building. When George Stephenson was born, in 1781, there would have been four families living in this humble cottage of two stories.
The home is open to the public as a historic house museum throughout the year – March to October (Thursday-Sunday) and November to February (Saturday-Sunday). It is also open on Bank Holiday Mondays and has a small tearoom.
The house is accessible by bike and is a 0.4 mi (0.64 km) walk from the nearest car park.
The house also features exhibits about Stephenson’s Rocket, an early steam locomotive.
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Very nice image Ian,lovely part of Northumberland