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Coffee Grinder
Coffee Grinder Archaeologists: Nicole and Sasha Description: The first coffee grinder was produced in the early 1800’s in France. It was also found that people used the coffee grinder in the middle class area. The coffee grinder was used to grind the coffee beans into coffee powder. Coffee mills usually have a handle, providing leverage for the many turns required to grind enough coffee for a cup. The ground coffee is collected in a container whic -
Washing boards
Washing boards originated in Scandinavia and in the 19th century the manufacture spread to many other countries. In Northern England they began to use washing bats instead of the washing boards. Many washing bats were smooth but some had ridged edges. The washing boards were very useful to women as you can imagine but washerwomen in Italy used them years before other countries started to use them as well. Metal washboards were later created by the Americans. Women all over the world relied on th -
The Telephone
Telephone Archaeologists: Annmarie, Shannah and Adam The old telephone had a rotary dial on it. Old telephones had an “ear and mouth” parts. Lots of people invented in built on from this simple design. They have turned from an ear and mouth piece to a wireless phone that is portable! It is a device that is used to communicate and the colours were very dull (black, bronze and gold). They first invented during the Victorian times. They were created in 1870 but they were quite a big hit during t -
Telephone
Telephone
Archaeologists: Mia Ross and Jack Eggleston. ot over the past 150 years.
The telephone has developed a lot over the past 150 years. Before it was invented, the only form of communication people had with one another was through letters, which could take days or even weeks to reach its destination. Sending letters across the globe could take months. As an alternative, people used smoke signals to communicate with one another. It was obvious that something had to be made to make -
Phonograph
Phonograph
Archaeologists: Aisha and Tanvi. In 1877 the first phonograph was invented by Thomas Edison. The phonograph was the first object of recording and playing back sound and music. This was Tomas’s first invention. The Phonograph was great at the time but it was only good for a one time only playback and the sound was terrible quality. -
The Record Player
Archaeologists: Harry-Tom Brinkley and Jodie Garg The record player
A record player is a device where you could play a variety of songs by placing the tone arm on the groove of the record and the song would play. You would place the record on the turntable so it could spin. The record player was first designed in 1877 by American Thomas Alva Edison. His first disc was made out of tin foil and had a spiral groove which went up and down. In 1887 a person called Emile Berliner built on this idea -
Record player
Record Players Archaeologists: Daniella and Conner A record player has an advantage over radios because; on a radio the people in the radio station choose what is played. Whereas with a record player you are eligible to play whatever you want to play. The first Phonograph, now known as a record player, was invented on 21 November 1877 by Thomas Edison. The record player has a various number of names: Gramophone, Turntable or a Record Changer. The first patented record player was made in 1878 -
The computer
Archaeologists Abbie and Victor
1949 computer
The first computer to be made was about the size of an average room, it had less processing power than a calculator. These computers, by Frederick Williams and Tom Kilburn, were made in 1949 but his idea started in 1947.The Manchester Mark I was made to decrypt German codes. It was a prototype at first but then the army started making them as a tool against the Germans. This computer was very dangerous as it had an open cover and electrocution was v -
The Phonograph
Phonograph
Archaeologists: Michal and Holly Description: The phonograph was the first device for recording and replaying sound by using a needle like pin to move on to the disc to play the music. It was invented and by Thomas Edison, a famous American inventor. The invention of the phonograph was the invention that made him famous. August 12th 1877 is the exact date that the phonograph was invented. Most adults would buy the phonograph as they could play very peacefull music. You would be able -
Gameboy
Game Boy
Archeologist: Julia and Jamie Description: It was invented in the late 1980’s. The game boy is an electronic game which has been used for quite a lot of years. These game boys would have a very small screen and it has the buttons like on a DS. You can play games on it and it was the 1st devise that you could put different games into, because of that it became a very popular game devise. Children would get addicted to playing on them because they played on it while their parents thought -
The Walkman
The WalkMan
By Archaeologists Ayo & Freddie.
The Walkman was a small music device used in the early 1990s. It was manufactured by SONY, and was portable & very POPular! It was small and was a best-seller in England. It had an amazing size so could easily be carried around, thus the name WALKman occurred. Although it may be very technological, it was affordable, which was music many people’s ears! This was another reason why this amazing device reached high popularity. But it was not just used f -
I Pad
I pad Archaeologist: Lauren Waddell The I pad was made in 2010 April 3th which means it is a modern. The I Pad is very addictive for young people and adults. You can download game for free and you can paid soon if you want. They have all sorts of game and they have internet. You can read a book on it. Also you can listen to music on it. Add to that it as you tube. Also you can get it in black and white. -
Kindle Fire
Kindle fire HD
Archaeologist’s:
Ellie Tomlin and Cammie Whitney The kindle fire HD was invented on the 14th September 2012, it was also originally from America. Due to the fact the Kindle Fire is touchscreen it allows you to read books, play games, listen to music and go onto the internet and much more. This device was created by Donald Melonson. It’s used by children and adults it is good for a great price of £159. It has a 4* reviews apparently from the people that have brought the product f -
MP3 player
MP3 Player
Archaeologists: Miss Mia Marsh and Miss Georgia Stratton. The MP3 Player was first invented in the 1990’s, small and affordable this device is popular with adults and children alike. The amount of songs depends on how much gigabyte your device has. This machine is exceedingly fun and enjoyable for all of the family and keeps youngsters entertained. MP3 Players can be ordered in a range of colours.
