Engineering in the North East Throughout History

Here in the North East of England, we have an extremely rich history of engineering in a wide variety of sectors and for a range of purposes. It is widely believed that the North East is one of the definitive birthplaces of modern engineering due to the global impact felt by innovations from our region. In this blog we will be taking a look back at the history of engineering here in the North East and how it has impacted the industry we operate in today.

Some of the finest, world-renowned engineers came from the North East including Sir William Armstrong, the inventor of high-pressure hydraulic machinery which transformed the design of guns, and George Stephenson, who was appropriately known as the ‘Father of Railroads’.

In addition to the recognisable and notable figures from this region, we also have a substantial history of civil, mechanical, and electrical engineering. Over time, the North East has become synonymous with quality shipbuilding and the steel industry, and saw the design, build and export of some of the world’s most famous bridges including the Forth Road Bridge in Scotland, Wembley’s Arch, the Tyne Bridge and the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge.

As an engineering company ourselves, we have experienced and felt the impact of the North East’s influence. As our company continues to expand and grow, we are seeing an influx of customers who can rely on Ashgarth Engineering’s 30 years of experience in Subcontract Engineering, providing our clients a quality product and service with full documentation in a short lead time.

If you are in need of engineering services in the North East and beyond, simply call our team on 01207 655656 or contact us here.

Here at Ashgarth Engineering, we provide a wide variety of Subcontract Engineering services that are designed for your business and specific requirements.

On our website you can also find out more about the Ashgarth Engineering journey, how it all started, meet the team and so much more. We’d love for you to be a part of our journey so get in touch today! Take a trip back in time to the early days of our company to where we are now.