History of Transportation

By cag9988

  • 1815

    1815
    Steamships begin crossing the English Channel

  • 1825

    1825
    The first passenger railway opens

  • 1835

    1835
    The first hansom cab was made in Hinckley

  • 1840's

    1840's
    A network is built across Britain

  • 1847

    1847
    HMS Driver becomes the first steamship to travel around the world

  • 1885

    1885
    The car is invented

  • 1900's

    1900's
    Electric trams begin running in many towns

  • 1910

    1910
    Henri Fabre flies the first successful seaplane

  • 1925

    1925
    The first electric traffic lights in Britain are installed in London

  • 1934

    1934
    A 30 mile an hour speed limit is introduced in built up areas in Britain.

  • 1937

    1937
    The airship Hindenburg catches fire and burns

  • 1949

    1949
    The first zebra crossing is made

  • 1958

    1958
    The first traffic meters in Britain are installed

  • 1963

    1963
    Dr Beeching closes many branch lines in Britain

  • 1983

    1983
    Wearing seat belts is made compulsory in Britain. Wheel clamps are introduced.

  • 1994

    1994
    The Channel Tunnel opens