History of transportation

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  • by horse

    by horse
    Goods are transported by pack horse.

  • turnpike

    turnpike
    The first turnpike roads open.

  • bridgewater canal

    bridgewater canal
    The Bridgewater canal opens.

  • Lifeboat

    Lifeboat
    The first purpose built lifeboat is built in South Shields, England.

  • steamships

    steamships
    steamships begin building the English Channel.

  • railway

    railway
    The first passenger railway opens.

  • Hansom cab

    Hansom cab
    The first Hansom cab is made

  • underground railway

    underground railway
    The first underground railway opens.

  • Car

    Car
    The car is invented.

  • Underground train

    Underground train
    The first electric underground trains run in London.

  • Seaplane

    Seaplane
    Henri Fabre flies the first successful seaplane.

  • Traffic lights

    Traffic lights
    The first electric traffic lights are installed.

  • traffic meter

    traffic meter
    The first traffic meters are installed in the USA.

  • Zebra Crossing

    Zebra Crossing
    The first zebra crossing is made

  • Lollipop men

    Lollipop men
    In Britain lollipop men and women were introduced