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Richard Trevithick stone plaque
Richard Trevithick · Engineer
Inscription
“Close to this place Richard Trevithick, born 1771-died 1833, pioneer of high pressure steam, ran in the year 1808 the first steam locomotive to draw passengers. ”
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1771-1833
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UCL Student Centre, Gower Street
WC1H
Trevithick Centenary Memorial Committee
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