1818 ⟶ Marc Isambard Brunel Invents the Tunnelling Shield

Marc Isambard Brunel invents the tunnelling shield.
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🚢 William Symington's Charlotte Dundas: First Practical Steamboat Demonstration

William Symington demonstrates his Charlotte Dundas, the "first practical steamboat".⟶
William Symington's Charlotte Dundas: First Practical Steamboat Demonstration (1803)
TransportationIndustrial Revolution
United KingdomUnited Kingdom

🚂 First Operational Steam Locomotive

First steam locomotive begins operation.⟶
First Operational Steam Locomotive (1804)
Industrial RevolutionTransportationSteam Power
United KingdomUnited Kingdom

🚂 Richard Trevithick Develops the First Steam Locomotive

Richard Trevithick invents the steam locomotive.⟶
Richard Trevithick Develops the First Steam Locomotive (1804)
Industrial RevolutionSteam PowerTransportation
United KingdomUnited Kingdom

🛡️ Marc Isambard Brunel Invents the Tunnelling Shield

Marc Isambard Brunel invents the tunnelling shield.⟶
Marc Isambard Brunel Invents the Tunnelling Shield (1818)
ConstructionInfrastructureTransportationIndustrial Revolution
United KingdomUnited Kingdom

🧱 Isaac Charles Johnson Invents Modern Portland Cement

Isaac Charles Johnson invents modern Portland cement.⟶
Isaac Charles Johnson Invents Modern Portland Cement (1845)
Industrial RevolutionConstructionMaterials ScienceInfrastructure
United KingdomUnited Kingdom

🚇 London Underground Opens

First section of the London Underground opens.⟶
London Underground Opens (1863)
TransportationUrbanizationInfrastructureIndustrial Revolution
United KingdomUnited Kingdom