17/01/1854 | Londonderry Railway Hetton coal train runs from Seaham [1st] to Sunderland Dock via new line as far as Ryhope and Durham and Sunderland Railway to Hendon Dock. The connection at Ryhope was temporary for the ceremonial occasion. |
08/07/2020 | George Stephenson's links to Hetton rail engine proved false [BBC News] |