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4,000 BC-3,000 BC
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3,500 BC
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3,100 BC
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3,000 BC-2,000 BC
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c 2,700 BC
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12th Century
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1663
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The Bridgewater Canal opens. Many more canals are dug in the late 18th and early 19th century.
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The hot air balloon and the hydrogen balloon are invented.
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The first purpose built lifeboat is built in South Shields, England
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Steamships begin crossing the English Channel
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The first passenger railway opens
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The first hansom cab is made in Hinckley
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The car is invented
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Planes begin carrying passengers between London and Paris
