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3500 BCE
Evolution of transportation
The wheel is invented in Iraq -
3100 BCE
Evolution of transportation
The sailing boat is invented in Egypt -
3000 BCE
Evolution of transportation
Horses are domesticated -
2700 BCE
Evolution of transportation
The Egyptians begin using wooden ships for trade by sea -
2000 BCE
Evolution of transportation
Camels are domesticated -
Jan 1, 1000
Evolution of transportation
A vast network of roads exists across the Roman Empire. Roman merchant ships carry up to 1,000 tons of cargo. -
1200
Evolution of transportation
The Compass is invented in Europe. The rudder comes into use in Europe. However on land roads are just dirt tracks. -
Evolution of transportation
Goods are transported by pack horse. Goods are also transported around the coast of Britain by ship. -
Evolution of transportation
Charles I allows the public to pay his messengers to carry letters. It is the beginning of the Royal Mail. -
Evolution of transportation
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. -
Evolution of transportation
The Bridgwater Canal opens. Many more canals are dug in the late 18th and early 19th century. -
Evolution of transportation
The hot air balloon and the hydrogen balloon are invented. -
Evolution of transportation
Steamships begin crossing the English Channel -
Evolution of transportation
The first passenger railway opens -
Evolution of transportation
The first hansom cab is made in Hinckley -
Evolution of transportation
The first underground railway opens in London. On it carriages are pulled by steam trains. -
Evolution of transportation
The car is invented -
Evolution of transportation
Electric trams begin running in many towns -
Evolution of transportation
The first electric traffic lights in Britain are installed in London -
Evolution of transportation
The first passenger jet service starts
