Adelaide Street, Shildon
Introduction
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Adelaide Street, Shildon
Image: © Geoff Royle Taken: 13 Jun 2007
The photographer was drawn to this street as it was the home of his g.g.grandfather. He was an engine-driver in 1836 http://www.g4fas.net/fmff.html and an employee of the Stockton and Darlington Railway Company under the supervision of Timothy Hackworth. This terrace shares its backyards with three other rows which form a rectangular enclosure with access through a single gate. The southern corner is occupied by the Masons' Arms from where the S&DR was officially opened in 1825.
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Image Location
Latitude
54.625853
Longitude
-1.647233