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3500 BCE
Wheels
During 3,500 BC, The wheel is invented in Iraq -
3100 BCE
Boats
During 3,100 BC, the sailing boat is invented in Egypt. -
3000 BCE
Horses
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Period: 3000 BCE to 4000 BCE
Horses
Horses where domesticated in 4,000 BC-3,000 BC -
Transportation og Goods
In 1600s Goods are transported by pack horse. Goods are also transported around the coast of Britain by ship. -
Bridgwater Canals
In 1761, Bridgwater Canals open. Many more canals are dug in the late 18th and early 19th century. -
Hot Air Ballons
In 1785, two men fly across the English Channel in a hydrogen balloon -
Steamships
In 1815, Steamships begin crossing the England. -
Savannah
In 1819 The Savannah becomes the first steamship to cross the Atlantic -
RailWay
In 1825 The first passenger railway opens -
UnderGround RailWay
The first underground railway opens in London. On it carriages are pulled by steam trains. -
Cars
Cars are invented -
Electric Underground Trains
The first electric underground trains run in London -
Electric Trams
Electric trams begin running in many towns -
Electric Traffic Lights
The first electric traffic lights in Britain are installed in London -
Buses
In most towns electric trams are replaced by buses. -
Cats eyes/Driving Test
In Britain a driving test is introduced. Cats eyes are invented. -
Zebra Crossing
The first zebra crossing is made. -
Jet
1952 The first passenger jet service starts -
HoverCraft
The hovercraft is invented by Christopher Cockerell -
Seat Belts
Wearing seat belts is made compulsory in Britain. Wheel clamps are introduced. -
Speed Cameras
Speed cameras are introduced into Britain -
Channel Tunnel
The Channel Tunnel opens.
