Next year marks the bi-centenary of the Royal George locomotive, designed and built by Timothy Hackworth in 1827. The bi-centenary is an important part of the area’s railway heritage.
The Royal George was notable for its six coupled wheels, direct cylinder-to-wheel drive and pioneering use of a blastpipe.
Shildon Town Council wants to celebrate this important anniversary at next year’s Fun4All event and would like to invite local groups, organisations and businesses to get involved in plans to mark the bi-centenary.
A spokesperson for Shildon Town Council added: “The Town Council would like your support to celebrate this significant milestone, and welcomes anyone who would like to contribute ideas, activities, displays, sponsorship or volunteering to be part of a working party.
“Anyone interested in being part of the celebration is encouraged to get in touch now to find out more by contacting Shildon Town Council at council[@]shildon[.]gov[.]uk or by calling 01388 772563.”
Shildon & District's local community newspaper.
