Duke of Edinburgh visits railway birthplace for bicentenary

His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh shaking hands with Sarah Price, Head of Locomotion, at Locomotion museum as part of S&DR200 celebrations.

Source: © Dave Charnley Photography

The Duke of Edinburgh marked the 200th anniversary of the Stockton and Darlington Railway with visits to historic railway sites in County Durham, meeting engineers and viewing special exhibitions.

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