The Industrial Revolution, which took place between 1750 - 1900, was a period of great change in Britain. There were huge technological advances which had an impact on every aspect of life.

There was estimated to be around 200,000 ponies working in British mines during this period ... At the start of the Industrial Revolution, canals and barges provided the solution.

A materials revolution also took root: Rapid advances in the manufacturing and refinement of iron lead to the construction of railways that crisscrossed Britain ... industrial outputs to the great ...