Wylam
Wylam is a village in the county of Northumberland. It is located regarding 10 miles (16 km) west of Newcastle upon Tyne. It is famous for the being the birth place of George Stephenson, one of the very early train pioneers. George Stephenson's Birthplace, his home, can be discovered on the north bank of the Tyne 3/4 mile (1.2 km) east of the village centre. It is possessed by the National Trust but is closed to the public. Wylam has better links with the very early railway leaders. The steam engine engineer Timothy Hackworth, who collaborated with Stephenson, was additionally birthed right here. William Hedley who was born in the close-by town of Newburn participated in the village institution. He later went on to design as well as produce Blowing Billy in 1813, 2 years prior to George Stephenson generated his first engine Blücher. Christopher Blackett as lord of the mansion in the first three decades of the 19th century provided the business drive that encouraged these designers.
