Inventions of the Industrial Revolution

Mechanical Seed Sower

Period: Jan 1, 1708 to Dec 31, 1708

Invented by Jethro Tull, it revolutionised the crop industry.

(Improved) Steam Engine

Period: Jan 1, 1712 to Dec 1, 1712

Thomas Newcomen improved Savery's steam engine. They were safer and more useful in transport and machinery.

Power Loom

Period: Jan 1, 1785 to Dec 31, 1785

Invented by Jeremy Cartwright, creates cloth quicker and women replaced men in the textiles industry.

Steam Locomotive (Train/Tram)

Period: Jan 1, 1804 to Dec 31, 1804

Invented by Robert Trevithick; this is the first tramway locomotive in the history of the world.

Electrical Motor & Current

Period: Jan 1, 1821 to Dec 31, 1821

Michael Faraday's invention of electrical power.

Analytical Engine (Computer)

Period: Jan 1, 1834 to Dec 31, 1834

Invented by Charles Babbage, this is the first computer to be built; building the basis of modern technology.

Reinforced Concrete

Period: Jan 1, 1849 to Dec 31, 1849

Revolutionised architecture. Allows us to build upwards, not across. Beginning of skyscraper technology.

Bell Telephone

Period: Jan 1, 1876 to Dec 31, 1876

Invented by Alexander Graham Bell, this is the basis for the modern telephone.