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The Egyptians begin using wooden ships for trade by sea
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Goods are transported by pack horse. Goods are also transported around the coast of Britain by ship
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Charles I allows the public to pay his messengers to carry letters. It is the beginning of the Royal Mail.
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The first turnpike roads open. Turnpikes are privately owned and maintained but you have to pay to use them. Their name comes from an old word for a gate, pike. In towns the wealthy are carried by sedan chairs.
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The Bridgwater 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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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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Electric trams begin running in many towns
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The first electric traffic lights in Britain are installed in London
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The first traffic meters are installed in the USA
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The airship Hindenburg catches fire and burns
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The first zebra crossing is made
