by Station Master | 28,Sep,2023 | History
The Stockton & Darlington Railway’s Railway Tavern was built in 1826-7 to serve business customers using the adjacent railway depot at the terminus of the Darlington branch line. It is one of the earliest railway taverns in the country and therefore in the world.... 
by Station Master | 6,Jun,2023 | History
On the 6th June 1857, the foundation stone was laid for the plinth to display Locomotion No.1 outside North Road Station in Darlington. As the Stockton & Darlington Railway network grew, it was becoming clear to the S&DR pioneers that the role of the S&DR... 
by Station Master | 30,May,2023 | History
Edward Pease (1767-1858) was a wool merchant married to Rachel Whitwell of Kendal and is often referred to as “the father of the railways”. In fact, it was a family venture with his sons Joseph and Henry being actively involved in some of the more important decisions... 
by Station Master | 25,May,2023 | History
The Stockton & Darlington Railway Company corporate seal featured a horse drawn set of four waggons with a highly stylised rugged and mountainous background, possibly meant to be the folly topped Brusselton Hill, or more likely, a colliery. A river wends its way... 
by Station Master | 25,Apr,2023 | History
The Gaunless Bridge has started its return journey to Stockton & Darlington Railway territories. This bridge captures the genius of Stephenson – his willingness to give something tricky a go – and the pioneering vision of the S&DR. If you’d... by Station Master | 16,Sep,2022 | History
On this day, 16th September, in 1824, the S&DR sub-committee ordered two locomotive engines from Robert Stephenson & Co costing £500 each. The first engine was delivered in time for the opening day on the 27th September 1825 and was known as ‘Active’, but...
