History

• Society: History: By Topic: Science: Engineering and Technology  (162)

George Stephenson - Gives information on the method that the inventor used to avoid using cog and rack pinions in designing a locomotive engine. Page also describes his influence on Edward Pease to decide to work with steam energy.

George Stephenson - Explains the inventor's background growing up and living near a coal mining operation and how it inspired the industrious man to create one of the first running steam engines.

Richard Trevithick the Cornish genius - Gives account of Trevithick's early work in the nearby mines as an engineering consultant and his work on the first high-pressure engines. Includes diagrams.

The Transport Archive - Features history of Britain's early transportation system from the 18th century until present day. Topics cover canal building, railway construction and aviation developments. Includes photos and timelines.