Wylam
Wylam is a town in the area of Northumberland. It is located regarding 10 miles (16 km) west of Newcastle upon Tyne. It is popular for the being the birthplace of George Stephenson, among the early train pioneers. George Stephenson's Birth place, his home, can be discovered on the north bank of the Tyne 3/4 mile (1.2 km) eastern of the village centre. It is had by the National Trust however is not open to the public. Wylam has additionally connections with the very early railway leaders. The steam locomotive engineer Timothy Hackworth, who collaborated with Stephenson, was likewise born here. William Hedley who was birthed in the close-by town of Newburn went to the town college. He later went on to make and also produce Blowing Billy in 1813, 2 years prior to George Stephenson created his initial locomotive Blücher. Christopher Blackett as lord of the mansion in the first 30 years of the 19th century offered the entrepreneurial drive that motivated these designers.