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Stockton and Darlington Railway Centenary Plaque, Yarm

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This plaque was erected by the residents of Yarm in 1925 on the 100th anniversary of the Stockton and Darlington Railway.
Stockton and Darlington Railway, Yarm
It lists the residents of Yarm involved. Thomas Meynell (Chairman), Benjamin Flounders,(a quaker industrialist) Jeremiah Cairns (listed as Meynells steward and agent), Richard Miles (a quaker lead agent) and Thomas Miles.
A engraving of ‘Locomotion No.1’ is at the top.
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George and Dragon Pub, Yarm

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The George and Dragon on Yarm High Street was the location of the promoters meeting of the Stockton and Darlington Railway on 12th February 1820.

George and Dragon, Yarm
Thomas Meynell of Yarm presided over the meeting in the Commercial Room
Stockton and Darlington Railway, Yarm

Meynell laid the first rail on 23rd May 1822 and went on to be chairman of the railway.