1760 ⟶ John Joseph Merlin Invents Roller Skates
John Joseph Merlin invents the first Roller skates.
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⛸️ John Joseph Merlin Invents Roller Skates
⚙️ John Wilkinson Invents Mechanical Air Compressor
John Wilkinson invents a mechanical air compressor that would become the prototype for all later mechanical compressors.⟶
Industrial RevolutionMechanical EngineeringInventionsMiningManufacturing
United Kingdom⚙️ Joseph Bramah Invents the Hydraulic Press
Joseph Bramah invents the hydraulic press.⟶
ManufacturingIndustrial RevolutionMechanical Engineering
United Kingdom🚢 William Symington's Charlotte Dundas: First Practical Steamboat Demonstration
William Symington demonstrates his Charlotte Dundas, the "first practical steamboat".⟶
TransportationIndustrial Revolution
United Kingdom🚂 Richard Trevithick Develops the First Steam Locomotive
Richard Trevithick invents the steam locomotive.⟶
Industrial RevolutionSteam PowerTransportation
United Kingdom🚲 John Kemp Starley Patents the Safety Bicycle
John Kemp Starley invents the modern safety bicycle.⟶
TransportationIndustrial RevolutionUrbanization
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