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Bank Established
The first central bank was established in England during 1694, this boosted England's economy this let them build housing, trains and railways. -
Water Power to Steam Engines
In, 1790 Arkwright changed his huge factories over from water power to steam engines. This showed the steam engines were useful in more than just trains. -
The First Train
In 1804 the first train was invented by Richard Trevithick, in Penydarren, Wales. This train was named the Locomotive and was highly unreliable. -
Steam Engine Invented
In 1811 the first steam engine was invented by John Blenhinsop. This train was more reliable and had a better grip on the tracks making it safer than the Locomotion. -
'Puffing Billy'
In 1813 a man named William Hedley upgraded the steam engine making it faster and more reliable, it was called the 'Puffing Billy'. -
Stockton to Darling
In 1825, a railway was built between Stockton and Darling, using two Locomotions. These Locomotions went up to 8 miles per hour and could pull up to 21 coal waggons. -
Competition
In 1826, a competition was held to find the fastest train for the Manchester to Liverpool train line. -
'Rocket'
In 1826, George Stephenson won the Manchester to Liverpool competition to find the best train type. The winning train type was the 'Rocket' that went up to 46kpm. -
Manchester to Liverpool Opened
In 1830, the Manchester to Liverpool railway station opened with the 'Rocket'- made by George Stephenson. -
Child Labour
Sadler Committee investigates child labour in factories and issues report to Parliament in 1832. -
London's First Railway
The first railway from London to Birmingham opened in 1838. It was built by Robert Stephenson. -
London's 2nd Railway
London's second railway was to Bristol was opened in 1841 by Isambard Kingdom Brunel. -
Railway Act
In 1844, a railway act was declared. This act made train stations sell cheap tickets in carriages to workers. This was made law after a crash killed 7-9 people in an open-topped carriage. -
Gauge Act
The Gauge Act was made to connect the whole of Britian's railways by making it law that every railway track was built at 4 feet wide, and 8.5 inches high. -
Minimum Work Age
In 1901, the Factory Act minimised the working age to 12-years-old, stopping child labour. -
Education Act
The education act in 1918 ensured that children up to 10-years-old had to go to school, this ensured children high paying jobs when they grew up. This also meant that they would think of new inventions and they could help revolutionise Europe quicker.