Andy Millne

Chartism begins in the Bedlington area.

The boiler of the steam locomotive, John Bull, on display in the National Museum of American History, Washington DC was almost certainly manufactured at the Bedlington Ironworks in 1831.

William Hare of "Burke & Hare" notoriety came to Bedlington in February. He was recognised and the people of Bedlington chased him out of Bedlington by throwing stones at him as he ran away.

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.