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1701- The Seed Drill- Jethro Tull
In 1701, Jethro Tull invented the seed drill. Before his invention, seeds had to be by hand and wasted a lot of time. It also did not distribute the seeds evenly. The seed drill was pulled by a horse and evenly distributed seeds. Information Source Picture -
1740- Crucible Steel- Benjamin Huntsman
In 1740, an invention was made that would impact the steel industry. Benjamin Huntsman created crucible steel. It allowed over 80,000 tons of steel to be produced every year. Before only about 100 tons were produced yearly. Information Source Picture -
1764- The Spinning Jenny- James Hargreaves
James Hargreaves invented the Spinning Jenny in 1764. It was a spinning machine that made weaving faster. Hargreaves received no education and was never taught to read or write. The name ‘Jenny’ is rumored to be named after his wife. Information Source Picture -
1785- Start of Mechanized Textile Industry
In 1785, the power loom marked the start of mechanized textile industry. The power loom was invented by Edmund Cartwright. It was a new version of the regular loom. The textile industry is the production of yarn, cotton, etc. Information Source Picture -
1802- Electric Battery- William Cruickshank
William Cruickshank was an English chemist. He created the first electric battery capable of mass production in 1802. Other forms of the battery had been invented earlier. The battery was made with copper and zinc. Information Source Picture -
1825- First Regular Railway Services
In 1825, the Stockton and Darlington Railroad Company created a railroad system. It was the first one to transport goods and passengers on a regular basis. The railroad was designed by George Stephenson. He is the inventor of the first steam locomotive engine. Information Source Picture -
1833- Factory Act Reduces Child Labor in Britain
In 1833, a Factory was passed by the government. Children were being put to work too long in bad conditions. They passed the act to reduce child labor. For example, no child younger than nine years old could work. Also, children could not at night. Information Source Picture -
1844- Excessive Working Hours for Women
In 1844, working hours for women were reduced. After the women’s hours were reduced, men were expected to earn more of the family’s income. More women started taking care of the house work. This was their contribution to their family. Information Source -
1846- Repel of the Corn Law
In 1846, the Corn Laws were repealed. It was repealed by prime minister Robert Peel. The laws were made to keep countries from trying to trying to get less expensive foreign imports. The laws began in 1815. Information Source: Textbook -
August 12, 1877- Phonograph- Thomas Edison
Thomas Edison invented the phonograph on August 12, 1877. It was made of tin foil. He was trying to improve the telegraph when he thought that maybe he could record the sound. His phonograph played cylinders instead of discs. Information Source