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The Newcomen Heat Engine
Thomas Newcomen invented the Newcomen Heat Engine. It was used for effectively pumped the water out from the coal mines to prevent any flooding. -
The Spinning Jenny
James Hargreaves invents the spinning jenny, a magnificent and time saving creation that spun cotton. It could spin eight spindles instead of just one. It was a great improvement from original spinning wheels as it could do the work of just one person. -
The Sewing Machine
Thomas Saint designs the first sewing machine although fails to patent, advertise or market his invention. -
The Cotton Gin
Cotton gin was created by Eli Whitney. It combed and deseeded balls of cotton which revolutionised the cotton industry. -
Stephenson's Rocket
Stephenson's Rocket, an early steam locomotive was designed and created by George Stephenson as well as his son Robert. Henry Booth was also part of the production of Stephenson's Rocket. -
The Telegraph
Samuel F.B. Morse invents and demonstrates his invention of the telegraph. It revolutionised communication and led to much faster ways of messages. This is who 'morse code' got its name from. Samuel Morse sent the telegraph by using electrical sparks on specially treated paper to burn dots and dashes. The code translated into words. -
Dynamite
Dynamite was invented by Alfred Noble.
