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Steam Train Invented
The steam train was invented by Thomas Newcome. The steam train was significant to the Industrial Revolution as it made transportation of efficient. It was also found to be faster then canals. -
Spinning Jenny Invention
The spinning Jenny is a machine that works with more then one spindle at the same time. The spinning Jenny was invented in Stanhill, Oswaldtwistle, Lancashire by James Hargreaves.
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The invention of the Canal
The first Canal was invented by James Brindley. James Brindley had been employed to build a canal in the coal mines, Worsley, Lancashire by the Duke of Bridgewater. The construction of the canal costed $322630 to $1290521 (the method of payment was tolls). James brindley's work led to a network of canals (Thames, Severn, Mersey and the Trent Canal). Without James Brindley's work canals transportation in Britain would not function as efficiently and effectively as what it does to this day. -
'The canal age' began
The canal age began in the 18th Century as a signifier for an increase in transport (by canals). This is therefore why this period of time was known most commonly as the 'Canal Age'. -
Spinning Mule Invention
The Spinning Mule was invented by Samuel Crompton. The spinning mule was combination of the Spinning Jenny and the Arkwright Water Frame. It was used to spin a range of fibres. The most common fibre spun was cotton. -
National Economic Problems halted
Canals in the industrial revolution halted/reduced the economical problems in Britain. The transportation of goods and construction based materials became significantly faster as canal routes were found to be faster and more efficient then the current on land routes in that period of time. The Canals also contributed to the improvement of health in the Industrial Revolution as goods could be accessed quicker due to transportation methods being more efficient (in the form of canals). -
Power Loom Invention
The Power Loom was invented by Edmund Cartwright. It was first designed in 1784 and was then released in 1785. It was used to weave clothing items. -
Oxford Canal Created
The Oxford Canal was constructed in 1790 and is 127km long. The southern part of this canal remained untouched as work was not found to be needed on it. -
Existing Canals began to make profit
Canals began to make profit as income became greater because of the increase in supplies. Therefore, this meant more transportation was required to transport these goods, leading to profit/ increase in income. -
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44 acts for Canals were passed
From 1791 to 1795, 44 canal acts were approved by the government. This allowed more goods to be transported, this further improved the economy of the Industrial Revolution. -
Peak Forest Canal Contruction Commenced
This canal provides transportation to Derbyshire, Portland Basin Buxworth, Dunkinfield, Hyde, Woodley and Marple. Peak Forest Canal has 16 locks. -
Upper Level of Peak Forest Canal Opened
This canal provides transportation to Derbyshire, Portland Basin Buxworth, Dunkinfield, Hyde, Woodley and Marple. Peak Forest Canal has 16 locks. -
River Avon Construction commences
River Anon can be located in South England and is 120km long. It was built by John Rennie. -
River Avon Construction finishes
River Anon can be located in South England and is 120km long. It was built by John Rennie. -
The Telegraph invented
The Telegraph was invented by Samuel Morse. The telegraph was used to send electrical morse code. The telegraph sent electrical messages through a wire. -
7729 kilometres of inland had been contructed
In 1850 7729 kilometres of inland canals had been built successfully. This led to an improvement in transportation. This further improved the Industrial Revolution Economically. -
Leisure boating became popular
The decline in canals meant for a large period of time canals were not used for any purposes. However, leisure boating became popular in the Industrial Revolution as there was minimal transportational use of canals. This meant canals could be used in other aspects such as leisure boating. -
Carriage of goods by canals ended
Army Lorries created the road transport industry.There was a reduction in governmental support for canals, this also linked to the movement away from traditional industries. There was also a demand for coal. Therefore, all of these factors led to the decline in Canal transportation. -
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Significant Traffic on Rivers
The increase of traffic on rivers was caused by the need for more transportation. This was because of the increase in goods, this meant more of this needed to be transported. -
River Nene built
The River Nene is 142km long and has 38 locks. -
Canal transport unable to keep up with demands
In 1934, there was a change from Coal gas to North Sea gas.Canal transport became incapable of keeping up with customer orders/demands. Customers also began to use road transportation as it was considered to be faster and more efficient.However, Canals began to be used in different forms. The most common use became Leisure.This changed government attitudes towards the use of Canals in 1963.