Andy Millne

Bedlington rail was used to build the Stockton to Darlington line, the world's first commercial railway..

In 1825, a man named Joseph Ainsley in Bedlington bred two Rothburies and deemed the result a Bedlington Terrier. It has been described as a dog with the heart of a lion and the appearance of a lamb.

Longridge, George & Robert Stephenson & Edward Pease formed locomotive works at Forth Street, Newcastle upon Tyne.

Bedlington Iron Company receive huge contract for Birkinshaws malleable iron rails by George Stephenson.

Petries's Mill built at the top of the Bedlington Bank.

George Stephenson proposes the use of Birkinshaws malleable rails for the Stockton to Darlington Railway.

Longridge built a school for his workers children in the "Free Wood".

The population in Bedlington was 1862.

John Birkinshaw patents his malleable iron rails.

John Birkinshaw invents malleable iron rails and lays them between the Engine Pit, near Choppington to the Iron Works.

A shaft from a Saxon cross was discovered in Saint Cuthbert's church yard.

Daniel Gooch was born in the Kings Arms known locally as "The Grapes".

The Gooch family arrived to reside in Bedlington, They were related to Michael Longridge (cousins).

The Gibson family began their nailing business in Bedlington.

Boiler plates, axles and wheels for George Stephenson's first loco, "Blucher", were made at the Bedlington Ironworks.

Hartford House was designed and building began.

There was about a dozen weaving establishments in Bedlington, and one of these, owned by a Mr. Graham, kept five men employed..

Works taken over by Gordon and Biddulph of London. It was during their ownership that Michael Longridge, a close friend of George Stephenson, joined the firm. It was under his direction that the company achieved the peak of its production and fame.

The population in Bedlington was 789.

Builders erected Millhouse Farm with stone quarried nearby.

Bedlington Corn Mill Incorporated into the Bedlington Iron Works.

Michael Longridge (c.1785-1858), was nephew of Thomas Longridge (c.1751-1803), co-owner of Bedlington Ironworks from 1782. He was also a cousin of Daniel Gooch.

Works taken over by William Hawkes and Thomas Longridge. The blast furnace was abandoned and the company concentrated on rolling iron. Under the new owners the Works became noted for their heavy forgings, in particular ships anchors.

Bedlington had a brewery situated behind the Kings Arms‚ "The Grapes".

In May, Malings & Company from Sunderland took over Bedlington Iron Works when they bought it at auction.