At the recent @lortburnspecials.bsky.social sessions, when asked about Railway 200, @garethdennis.uk emphasised the importance of telling the true story of the railways. Thinking about this re Newcastle, the important story our city fails to tell is that of Robert Stephenson.
I knew this would be the highlight of the whole work, and I’ve been keeping my fingers crossed for good weather. The weather is shite, but I got the drone out anyway.
Built in the 1830s by Robert Stephenson, Hownsgill Viaduct is the focal point of this stunning shot from 1858
