The Industrial Revolution

  • Coal into Coke

    Coal into Coke
    Abraham Darby makes coal into coke - a more efficient fuel in the production of iron. It was much more efficeint and made the process a lot faster.
  • Coal Gas used for Lighting

    Coal Gas used for Lighting
    Inventor William Murdoch uses coal gas for house lighting. It was important, because it meant that people had lights! They could do anything and everything because they no time "curfew" with the sun.
  • Spinning Jenny

    Spinning Jenny
    James Hargreaves' spinning jenny allows one worker to do the work of eight in spinning yarn. It meant that the production line was more effiecent and allowed the employer to employ less workers.
  • First Telegraph Cable

    First Telegraph Cable
    The first Telegraphic cable line was laid, making communication easier. This made communication much easier, and has paved the way for things like telephone lines!