Steam Locomotive George Stephenson
Famous People come from Newcastle
The world-renowned musicians to Soviet spies, Newcastle has been home to many renowned personalities. One of the most famous of them is Sting international singing sensation.
Gordon Matthew Sumner, Sting or as is more commonly known, was born in Wallsend in Newcastle upon Tyne. Before his solo career, he played the role of singer, bassist and composer of the popular band, police. By combining the two careers, Sting has sold over 100 million records, making him one of the most successful people coming from Newcastle.
Sting is also famous for his political activism after singing with Bob Geldof in the Global flows of the project and they know It's Christmas? More recently, Sting composed the songs for the album Tibet in order to support Tibet and the current Dalai Lama.
Although he can not share the same celebrity appeal as Sting, George Stephenson is another of many celebrities coming from Newcastle. Born in Wylam about nine miles outside of Newcastle, Stephenson is famous as the father of railways.
Born to a poor family, Stephenson has not received a formal education and thus, it has often been scorned by his peers. Despite this, Stephenson continued his own studies, the design of its first Locomotive in 1814 and again in 1825 the first opening of public railway Steam Locomotive.
One of the most unusual to meet Newcastle Vilyam Genrikhovich Fisher and Rudolf Abel, as he called himself. Born in 1903, Abel was a Soviet spy in high esteem was finally captured by the FBI because of his intelligence work in the United States.
Abel began his work as a spy after entering the GPU – the Soviet government as it was called then – in 1927. In 1947, he entered the United States as a spy. Role Senior Abel was to oversee the work of other spies and report information to headquarters. In 1957, Abel was arrested and sentenced to 30 years in prison.
Another notable person to be born in Newcastle and find prestige outside the United Kingdom is Abhisit Vejjajiva, the current Prime Minister of Thailand. Having been the leader of the Democratic Patry since 2005 Vejjajiva was elected the 27th Prime Minister of Thailand at the end of 2008.
During his role in politics, Vejjajiva has faced much criticism, especially its attempts to control the new media. Editor Vejjajiva, the Democratic Party is a criminal offense to create all the websites that spoke ill of the Thai monarchy.
Although currently based in Thailand, Abhisit Vejjajiva continues to hold close links with Newcastle and is a lifelong fan of the football team city.
Newcastle has produced many figures of recognition, which gives him a unique reputation that attracts thousands of visitors each year. This, combined with a large number of flights to Newcastle and unique attractions the city make it a priority in the exploration of cities in the United Kingdom.
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Tony Wilson George Stephenson Early Biography part 1
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1864 Steam-Hammer George Stephenson Locomotive £20.06 This print came from a large auction lot which included copper prints, photo etchings, steel engravings, woodcuts or prints. Dates c1890-c1980, date if known in title. Size of each print varies so check against scale shown which is 0.5 inch apart (1.5 cm) to find the size of the print. All are genuine antiques and not modern copies…. |
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ENGINEERS:George Stephenson;locomotive steam engine,1907 Antique Print: ENGINEERS:George Stephenson;locomotive steam engine. Caption below print: ‘George Stephenson; First to apply the locomotive steam engine to railways for passenger traffic’. Type: Antique photographic book illustration Date of printing: 1907. Size: 17.5 x 12.5cm, 6.75 x 4.75 inches (Small), 225 sq cm. Artist, cartographer or engraver: Unsigned. Condition: Good; suitable for framing. … |
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Photographic Prints of George Stephensons Hetton colliery locomotive from Mary Evans £10.00 10×8 Print, George Stephensons Hetton colliery locomotive. George Stephensons Hetton colliery locomotive of 1822, photographed in 1903 Date 1822. Chosen by Mary Evans. Printed on 254x203mm Fuji Crystal Archive paper for stable image permanence and brilliant colour reproduction with smooth tones, enhanced sharpness, and excellent definition. This item is shipped from our UK lab…. |
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London to Brighton 500mph & The Anniversary of Steam (Video Tape/PAL) LONDON TO BRIGHTON 500mph & THE ANNIVERSARY OF STEAM COLOUR 40 Mins The famous high speed train journey to Brighton at breathtaking high speed – plus Anniversary of Steam. This film traces the history of the Stockton-Darlington Steam Railway from its commencement in 1825. La 1975 to commemorate its anniversary, hundreds of engines gathered on the site to show that steam engines are not dead. A rep… |
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The opening of the Stockton and Darlington railroad, 1825; Locomotive race at Rainhill, near Liverpool, won by George Stephenson’s ‘Rocket’, 1829; a first class train on the Liverpool and Manchester Railway, 1833; a second class train on the Liverpool and – Protective Phone Sock – Art247 – Standard Size £5.99 Fits all iPhones and BlackberriesFinest NeopreneThis is an automated preview only. Actual Phone Sock design may vary. All products are hand finished by our expert manufacturers and the best crop available will always be selected…. |
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