Steam Around Middlesbrough

Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Transportation, Railroads
Cover of the book Steam Around Middlesbrough by Mike Hitches, Amberley Publishing
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Mike Hitches ISBN: 9781445615479
Publisher: Amberley Publishing Publication: November 15, 2014
Imprint: Amberley Publishing Language: English
Author: Mike Hitches
ISBN: 9781445615479
Publisher: Amberley Publishing
Publication: November 15, 2014
Imprint: Amberley Publishing
Language: English

The north-east of England and the Middlesbrough area are the birthplace and cradle of modern railways. Collieries had been established in the North East since the Industrial Revolution and wagonways were constructed using horse power to transfer coal from pitheads to the coast for onward shipment to the capital and elsewhere. The Stockton & Darlington Railway (S&DR), the first public railway in the world, received royal assent in 1821. In 1831, Middlesbrough became part of the infant railway network when the S&DR extended its line from Stockton. At that time, Middlesbrough was no more than a small fishing community, but it did lie downstream of shallows which had to be negotiated by ships sailing from Stockton Wharf. Soon afterwards, ironstone deposits were discovered nearby and, along with coal, were brought to Middlesbrough by rail, allowing the establishment of a thriving iron and steel industry. From then until the Beeching Axe of the 1960s, the railways around Middlesbrough were still busy with passengers and freight. Much of the railway system around Middlesbrough remains intact, serving industries in the area, but local stations have ceased to exist, much like the steam locomotives that were a major part of the history of the area for some 150 years.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

The north-east of England and the Middlesbrough area are the birthplace and cradle of modern railways. Collieries had been established in the North East since the Industrial Revolution and wagonways were constructed using horse power to transfer coal from pitheads to the coast for onward shipment to the capital and elsewhere. The Stockton & Darlington Railway (S&DR), the first public railway in the world, received royal assent in 1821. In 1831, Middlesbrough became part of the infant railway network when the S&DR extended its line from Stockton. At that time, Middlesbrough was no more than a small fishing community, but it did lie downstream of shallows which had to be negotiated by ships sailing from Stockton Wharf. Soon afterwards, ironstone deposits were discovered nearby and, along with coal, were brought to Middlesbrough by rail, allowing the establishment of a thriving iron and steel industry. From then until the Beeching Axe of the 1960s, the railways around Middlesbrough were still busy with passengers and freight. Much of the railway system around Middlesbrough remains intact, serving industries in the area, but local stations have ceased to exist, much like the steam locomotives that were a major part of the history of the area for some 150 years.

More books from Amberley Publishing

Cover of the book Kidsgrove & Butt Lane Through Time by Mike Hitches
Cover of the book Royal Hertfordshire Murders & Misdemeanours by Mike Hitches
Cover of the book By Steamer to the Kent Coast by Mike Hitches
Cover of the book Alderney From Old Photographs by Mike Hitches
Cover of the book Buildings of Colchester Through Time by Mike Hitches
Cover of the book Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About the Tudors but Were Afraid to Ask by Mike Hitches
Cover of the book Robin Hood by Mike Hitches
Cover of the book Secret East Grinstead by Mike Hitches
Cover of the book Leicester in the 1950s by Mike Hitches
Cover of the book Dorset Pubs and Breweries by Mike Hitches
Cover of the book Guildford History Tour by Mike Hitches
Cover of the book The West Highland Railway 120 Years by Mike Hitches
Cover of the book Woolton Through Time by Mike Hitches
Cover of the book Taunton Through Time by Mike Hitches
Cover of the book The Windrush Valley by Mike Hitches
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy