Wylam
Wylam is a town in the area of Northumberland. It is located concerning 10 miles (16 kilometres) west of Newcastle upon Tyne. It is well-known for the being the birthplace of George Stephenson, among the early train pioneers. George Stephenson's Birthplace, his cottage, can be discovered on the north bank of the Tyne 3/4 mile (1.2 km) east of the town centre. It is possessed by the National Trust however is closed to the public. Wylam has additionally connections with the very early train leaders. The steam locomotive designer Timothy Hackworth, who worked with Stephenson, was likewise birthed below. William Hedley who was born in the close-by town of Newburn attended the town school. He later went on to create as well as make Blowing Billy in 1813, two years prior to George Stephenson created his very first engine Blücher. Christopher Blackett as lord of the manor in the first three decades of the 19th century provided the entrepreneurial drive that motivated these engineers.
