TWO Victorian locomotive pioneers will be honoured by a city today for their contribution to the industrial revolution.
George Stephenson, credited with designing the first locomotive along with his son, Robert, and William Hedley, responsible for the Puffing Billy are to be recognised by Newcastle City Council.
Plaques commemorating their work will be unveiled at Newburn Parish Church.
The ceremony will be carried out by Councillor Danny Marshall, cabinet member for posterity, and parish vicar, the Reverend John Sinclair.
Known as the Father of the Railways, George Stephenson married Francis Henderson on November 28, 1802, and Elizabeth Hindmarsh on March 29, 1820, in Newburn parish.
The Wylam-born enginewright, locomotive and railway promoter was the son of a Northumberland colliery steam engine keeper.
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