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George and Robert Stephenson

George and Robert Stephenson

George Stephenson may not have invented the steam engine, the steam locomotive, or the Railway, but his contributions are undeniable. Known as ‘The father of the steam locomotive,’ Stephenson transformed a primitive and inefficient device into a reliable machine that ran for over a century. Despite his humble beginnings and learning to read at the age of twenty, Stephenson, along with his son Robert, became the preeminent engineers in the railway world. He pioneered the development of steam railways in England and worldwide, beginning with the Stockton and Darlington Railway, the Liverpool and Manchester Railway, and the London and Birmingham Railway. In the mid-nineteenth century, if you needed to build a railway, the Stephensons were your go-to engineers, especially if you wanted it to be profitable. Join us as we delve into the life and legacy of George and Robert Stephenson in this engaging podcast. (Summary by AJM)

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01 - George and Robert Stephenson by Samuel Smiles 27 min 18 sec
02 - George and Robert Stephenson by Samuel Smiles 30 min 25 sec
03 - George and Robert Stephenson by Samuel Smiles 19 min 26 sec
04 - George and Robert Stephenson by Samuel Smiles 35 min 17 sec
05 - George and Robert Stephenson by Samuel Smiles 29 min 47 sec
06 - George and Robert Stephenson by Samuel Smiles 27 min 25 sec
07 - George and Robert Stephenson by Samuel Smiles 49 min 1 sec
08 - George and Robert Stephenson by Samuel Smiles 36 min 44 sec
09 - George and Robert Stephenson by Samuel Smiles 28 min 19 sec
10 - George and Robert Stephenson by Samuel Smiles 42 min 27 sec
11 - George and Robert Stephenson by Samuel Smiles 53 min 55 sec
12 - George and Robert Stephenson by Samuel Smiles 38 min 13 sec
13 - George and Robert Stephenson by Samuel Smiles 51 min 25 sec
14 - George and Robert Stephenson by Samuel Smiles 30 min 51 sec
15 - George and Robert Stephenson by Samuel Smiles 29 min 34 sec
16 - George and Robert Stephenson by Samuel Smiles 39 min 43 sec
17 - George and Robert Stephenson by Samuel Smiles 51 min 10 sec
18 - George and Robert Stephenson by Samuel Smiles 36 min 22 sec
19 - George and Robert Stephenson by Samuel Smiles 35 min 42 sec
20 - George and Robert Stephenson by Samuel Smiles 29 min 24 sec
21 - George and Robert Stephenson by Samuel Smiles 47 min 7 sec

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