Britain: History
Table of Contents
The Industrial Revolution: Change and Opportunity in Economy and Society, c1750-c1830 – An essay by the Economic History Society
The Crystal Palace Exhibition
-History and Images
-More images and additional links
Victorian Technology – Information, history, and links on historic Victorian Technology from The Victorian Web. Includes the industrial revolution, civil engineering, railways, and more.
A History of the Blackstone Engine and Blackstone & Co. Ltd.
Royal Engineers
-A Brief History of the Royal Engineers
-History of the RAF Apprentice System
Samuel Smiles
-A bibliography by the BBC
-An informal biography on Smiles
-Another biography on Smiles with many cross-links
John Rennie
-A bibliography by the BBC
-Another biography on Rennie with many cross-links
-Yet another biography on Rennie
Thomas Telford
-Many links on Telford including a biography and “The Life of Thomas Telford” by Samuel Smiles
-Information on the London Dock designed by Telford
Marc Brunel
-The Brunel Engine House – includes a biography and images