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Railways before George Stephenson

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Most people believe that railways began with George Stephenson but in fact they had existed for over 200 years in the North East before...

John Gilroy – Heaton to Royals and Rome

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John Gilroy is considered by many to be the best commercial poster artist of the 20th century, credited with inventing 'visual silence' in advertising....

60 Heaton Road

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This photograph was taken in front of 60 Heaton Road, the last shop north of the railway line as you walk towards Shields Road,...

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