Industrial Revolution Timeline

  • Seed Drill is Invented by Jethro Tull

    Seed Drill is Invented by Jethro Tull
    Jethro Tull invents the seed drill
  • Abraham Darby uses coal instead of charcoal to smelt iron.

  • Steam Engine is developed by Thomas Newcomen

  • James Hargreaves invents the Spinning Jenny

    James Hargreaves invents the Spinning Jenny
  • James Watt makes improvements to the Steam Engine

    James Watt makes improvements to the Steam Engine
  • Bridgewater Canal Opens

  • Richard Arkwright invents the Water Frame

  • Abraham Darby III makes first Iron Bridge.

    Abraham Darby III makes first Iron Bridge.
  • Eli Whitney invents the Cotton Gin

    Eli Whitney invents the Cotton Gin
  • Worlds First Major Rail Line opens in England.

    Worlds First  Major Rail Line opens in England.