Description and History of Site:-
This is the oldest surviving industrial building in New Shildon. It was built as an iron merchant’s warehouse in 1826 by Messrs Kilburn of Bishop Auckland.

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This building was originally used as an iron merchant's warehouse and is thought to be one of the oldest surviving railway-related buildings in the world.

In 1842 the shed was leased by the Soho Works, which had been established by Timothy Hackworth, the first Superintendent of Locomotives for the Stockton & Darlington Railway, before being purchased by the North Eastern Railway in 1863. Locomotives were built here until 1871 when production moved to Darlington. The building's connection to locomotive production continued however, as the presence of an underfloor heating system facilitated its use as a paint shop.

The building had a much more varied history in the 19th century. Taken over by Shildon Railway Institute, it saw use as a gymnasium, boxing academy and as a practice room for the Shildon Works' Silver Band.

Further Reading and References:-
https://www.sdr1825.org.uk/

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Key Words :- Stockton Darlington Railway shed

Viewing the Site :- Open to the public

Address :- Station Street, Shildon, Durham, DL4 1LX
Grid Ref :- NZ 23306 25771
Co-ordinates :- Lat 54.626543 , Long -1.640536
Local Authority :- Durham County Council
Pre 1974 County :- County Durham
Site Status :- Listed - Grade II*
Historic England List No - 1310628,
Site Condition :- Site conserved and open to the public
Site Dates :- 1826 - current
Record Date :- 29 July 2019

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