George Stephenson, Father of Railways
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George Stephenson, Father of Railways

Jan 28, 2026
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George Stephenson started life in extremely humble circumstances, but his ingenuity and pursuit of education led him to an impressive legacy. He invented a miner’s lamp, but is most well known for his work on locomotives and railways.

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