Biography of successful industrialists
Biography of successful industrialists
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The Industrial Revolution was a time of incredible change in Britain. During the 18th and 19th centuries, many of the country’s rural communities were transformed into urbanised centres of production, with sprawling rail networks ushering a new age of connectedness never known before.
But who were the people driving this revolution?
From famous inventors to unsung heroes, here are 10 important figures in the British Industrial Revolution.
1. James Watt (1736-1819)
One of the first major catalysts of the Industrial Revolution was James Watt’s ingenious steam engine, which would power the many mines, mills and canals of Britain.
Potrait of Scottish inventor and mechanical engineer James Watt (cropped)
Image Credit: Carl Frederik von Breda, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Though Thomas Newcomen had invented the first steam engine, Watt improved upon Newcomen’s design to create the Watt steam engine in 1763.
His design greatly broadened the capabilities of