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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 was made in Hinckley
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A network is built across Britain
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HMS Driver becomes the first steamship to travel around the world
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The car is invented
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Electric trams begin running in many towns
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Henri Fabre flies the first successful seaplane
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The first electric traffic lights in Britain are installed in London
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A 30 mile an hour speed limit is introduced in built up areas in Britain.
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The airship Hindenburg catches fire and burns
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The first zebra crossing is made
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The first traffic meters in Britain are installed
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Dr Beeching closes many branch lines in Britain
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Wearing seat belts is made compulsory in Britain. Wheel clamps are introduced.
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The Channel Tunnel opens
