The story
Founded by Robert Hawthorn in 1817, in Newcastle upon Tyne.1
Private company
R. & W. Hawthorn
English locomotive manufacturer
R and W Hawthorn Ltd was a locomotive manufacturer in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, from 1817 until 1885.2 It was founded by Robert Hawthorn.1 It ceased to exist in 1880.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
Overview
1817Founded1
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R and W Hawthorn Ltd was a locomotive manufacturer in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, from 1817 until 1885.2
Leadership
Who has led R. & W. Hawthorn, and when. Pick a name to see everywhere that person has worked.
- FounderRobert Hawthorn1
Products and brands
- locomotive
Listed on Wikidata.1
Subsidiaries and ownership
Owners
- Robert Hawthorn
- William Hawthorn
From Wikidata.1
Timeline
Links
- WikipediaR and W Hawthorn
- WikidataQ3928435
Sources
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- 1WikidataR. & W. Hawthorn on Wikidata
- 2WikipediaR. & W. Hawthorn on Wikipedia