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 ...

The UK led the way in this field of science until recently - but now other countries have overtaken. So, how can that lead be recovered?

In fact, virtually every invention of consequence during the Industrial Revolution was patented ... a practice that Britain had already moved away from by the adoption of the U.S. Constitution.

Andy Haldane said the possible disruption of what is known as the Fourth Industrial Revolution could be "on a much greater scale" than anything felt during ... said there were great opportunities ...

The development of the technology used to perform this apparent alchemy is being described by some as a new industrial revolution ... The good news is that Britain is currently strong in the ...