Medal commemorating the centenary of the birth of George Stephenson, railway engineer, 1881. Artist: Unknown

Medal commemorating the centenary of the birth of George Stephenson, railway engineer, 1881. Artist: Unknown

1-151-909 - Ann Ronan Picture Library/Heritage-Images

Medal commemorating the centenary of the birth of George Stephenson, British railway engineer (1781-1848), 1881. It shows the 'Rocket', the locomotive designed by Stephenson which was chosen to operate on the Liverpool & Manchester Railway after its success at the Rainhill Trials in 1829.


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  1. 005867
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  1. 1-151-909
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