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![Stephenson's Rocket](https://www.worldhistory.org/img/c/p/360x202/17019.png?v=1676056682)
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Stephenson's Rocket
The Rocket was a pioneering steam-powered locomotive invented in 1829 by the British engineer Robert Stephenson (1803-1859). For a cash prize, extensive competition trials were held to find the best locomotive in the Rainhill Trials. Rocket...
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Stephenson's Rocket
The Rocket locomotive steam engine was designed in 1829 by Robert Stephenson (1803-1859) during the Industrial Revolution. The locomotive won the 1829 Rainhill Trials and so was used to pull passenger carriages on the world's first intercity...
![The Original Rocket Locomotive](https://www.worldhistory.org/img/c/p/360x202/17019.png?v=1676056682)
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The Original Rocket Locomotive
The Rocket, a pioneering steam-powered locomotive invented by Robert Stephenson (1803-59) in 1829. This photograph was taken in the Science Museum, London but the Rocket is now on long-term display in the National Railway Museum, York.
![The Railways in the British Industrial Revolution](https://www.worldhistory.org/img/c/p/360x202/17037.jpg?v=1718568004)
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The Railways in the British Industrial Revolution
The railways were perhaps the most visible element of the Industrial Revolution for many. Trains powered by steam engines carried goods and people faster than ever before and reached new destinations, connecting businesses to new markets...
![Stephenson's Rocket Replica](https://www.worldhistory.org/img/c/p/360x202/17017.png?v=1717171032)
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Stephenson's Rocket Replica
A working replica of the Rocket, a pioneering steam-powered locomotive invented by Robert Stephenson (1803-59) in 1829.
![Top 10 Inventions of the Industrial Revolution](https://www.worldhistory.org/img/c/p/360x202/17206.png?v=1717645083)
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Top 10 Inventions of the Industrial Revolution
The British Industrial Revolution transformed life at work and at home for practically everyone. Noise, pollution, social upheaval, and repetitive jobs were the price to pay for labour-saving machines, cheap and comfortable transportation...
![K'inich Janaab' Pakal](https://www.worldhistory.org/img/c/p/360x202/3099.png?v=1706688081)
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K'inich Janaab' Pakal
K'inich Janaab' Pakal (23 March 603 CE - 31 March 683 CE) was the Maya king of Palenque in the modern-day State of Chiapas, Mexico. Also known as Pacal (which means 'shield') and Pacal the Great, he is most famous for raising the city of...
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Tomb
A tomb is an enclosed space for the repository of the remains of the dead. Traditionally tombs have been located in caves, underground, or in structures designed specifically for the purpose of containing the remains of deceased human beings...
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Omaha Beach
Omaha Beach was one of two beaches attacked by the US armed forces on D-Day, 6 June 1944. Strong German defences on the bluff overlooking the beach made this area the most difficult of the Normandy landings, but by the end of the day, the...
![British Industrial Revolution](https://www.worldhistory.org/img/c/p/360x202/17341.png?v=1719166564)
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British Industrial Revolution
The British Industrial Revolution (1760-1840) brought innovative mechanisation and deep social change. The process saw the invention of steam-powered machines, which were used in factories in ever-growing urban centres. Agriculture remained...