Richard Trevithick blue plaque

Dartford, England, United Kingdom

Richard Trevithick 1771-1833 Pioneering engineer and inventor of the world's first steam powered railway locomotive, lodged at this hotel from 1831-1833. He died here on 22 April 1833 after a short illness and is buried in the town

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