Wylam
Wylam is a village in the region of Northumberland. It lies regarding 10 miles (16 kilometres) west of Newcastle upon Tyne. It is popular for the being the native home of George Stephenson, one of the early railway leaders. George Stephenson's Birthplace, his cottage, can be discovered on the north bank of the Tyne 3/4 mile (1.2 kilometres) eastern of the town centre. It is had by the National Trust yet is closed to the general public. Wylam has even more links with the very early train leaders. The steam engine engineer Timothy Hackworth, that dealt with Stephenson, was likewise born right here. William Hedley who was birthed in the neighboring village of Newburn attended the village school. He later took place to make and manufacture Blowing Billy in 1813, two years prior to George Stephenson created his first locomotive Blücher. Christopher Blackett as lord of the manor in the first 30 years of the 19th century provided the business drive that motivated these designers.