Industrial Revolution: Changing landscapes
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New machines - and transport between cities - needed proper regulation. Industrialisation changed forever the way we see time.
The past lives again
Find fascinating industrial sites near you - refer to our heritage centres guide.
The Industrial Revolution was a time of great upheaval across the nation, as slowly an agrarian nation became a mechanised one. Explore the changes with our interactive Changing Landscape:

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Content last updated: 14/02/2006