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  The Bank of England is established.
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  Improvements in agricultural technology contribute to the agricultural revolution in England.
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  First spinning and weaving machines are used in the textiles industry.
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  The Sankey Canal (UK) is opened.
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  Victory in the Seven Year’s War gives Britain increased trade access to colonies in India and North America.
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  James Watt invents a steam engine capable of providing continuous power.
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  First steam locomotive, Puffing Billy, is built.
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  The first English public steam railway is opened.
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  Railway building begins in France and Germany.
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  Alexander Graham Bell patents the first telephone.
