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Jethro Tull
Invented a new mechanical device called a seed drill to aid farmers. It diposited seeds in rows, cutting back on the amount of seeds that needed to be used. -
Abraham Darby
Created a process to remove the iron from the ore allowing them to get rid of all the impurities and imperfections making the iron stronger and more durable. the process used to be carried out using charcoal but he found it contaminated it so coal was used instead. -
Thomas Newcomen
Invented the first steam engine that was powered by coal which was used to pump water out of coal mines. -
John Kay
Invented the Flying Shuttle to increase the output of weavers in the textile industry. -
John Wesley
Founded the Methodist fait, it is a form of religion based on a personal sense of faith that stressed sober, moral ways. -
James Hargreaves
Invented the Spinning Jenny, a machine that was able to combine many threads at the same time.It was the first machine created to improve upon the spinning wheel. -
Richard Arkwright
Invented the Water Frame. It was the first piece of machinery used in the textiles industry. -
James Watt
A scottish enginer. Improved Newcomen's steam engine, his became a key power source during the revoultion. He became known as "the father of the revolution". -
Edmund Cartwright
Patented the Power Loom which increased production in textile mills. -
Eli Whitney
Invented the cotton gin, a machine that automatically seperated cotton seeds from the cotton. He also invented interchangable parts which saved factories alot of money in the long run. -
George Stephenson
Built the first steam locomotive in England. -
Elias Howe
An American inventor, who was a pioneer in the sewing machine.
