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1890 The first electric underground trains run in London. Thomas Ahearn invents the electric car heater.
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1900s Electric trams begin running in many towns
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1919 Planes begin carrying passengers between London and Paris
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1925 The first electric traffic lights in Britain are installed in London
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1930s In most towns electric trams are replaced by buses
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1934 A driving test is introduced. Cats eyes are invented. A 30 mile an hour speed limit is introduced in built up areas.
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1940 About 1 family in 10 in Britain owns a car
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1956 The hovercraft is invented
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1956 The hovercraft is invented