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The Industrial Revolution
From the BBC ... Andrew Marr tells the story of Britain’s Industrial Revolution. He explores the context and triggers, the inventions and innovations that powered the revolution, He also looks at the important economic, political and social consequences.
The Industrial Revolution and the changing
During the late 18th and early 19th centuries, Britain experienced change in all aspects of life ...
Information from the Victoria & Albert Museum
The scale of Britain's industrial expansion during the 19th century was enormous and unprecedented. Fuelled by a rapid increase in international trade and a growing middle-class demand for consumer goods, Britain led the world in the development of rail networks and steamships.
BBC History - the Victorians
From the BBC ... The Industrial revolution powered Britain to global pre-eminence and initiated social reform.
Australia and the Industrial Revolution – Impact of the first railways
From Sydney's Powerhouse Museum ... It’s 160 years ago this year (2014) since the first railway was opened in Australia in 1854.
Teaching about the Industrial Revolution in Australia
Information from Sovereign Hill, Ballarat ... The Industrial Revolution (1750-1914) is a fascinating part of modern world history.
Industrial Revolution
From History World International, an article by Lewis Hackett

Non-fiction books in the SHGC Library

Listed below is a selection of non-fiction books about the Industrial Revolution that are in the SHGC Library collection. Check the Library catalogue for other relevant titles.

History makers of the Industrial Revolution by Nigel Smith
Call Number: 941.07 SMI
Publication Date: 1995
The stories of people who made important contributions to the time. The book is packed with quotations, artefacts, paintings and drawings.
Expansion, trade and industry by Ros Adams
Call Number: 941.08 ADA
Publication Date: 1992
Evidence-based with a wealth of interesting and colourful primary source material, this book focuses on issues of the day.
Expansion, trade and industry by Jon Cresswell
Call Number: 941.08 CRE
ISBN: 9780199171972
Publication Date: 1993
An investigation into life between the years 1750 and 1900.
The Industrial Revolution by Nigel Smith
Call Number: 941.08 SMI
Publication Date: 2002
A detailed narrative, drawing on original sources, pictures and photographs is complemented by an analysis of events.
The Industrial Revolution by Peter & Mary Speed
Call Number: 941.08 SPE
Publication Date: 1985
Includes a large variety of historical source material - memoirs, letters, advertisements, photographs, posters and interviews dating from 1750.
Victorians by Ann Kramer
Call Number: 941.081 KRA
Publication Date: 2003
Be an eyewitness to the amazing history of Victorian Britain - from technological triumphs to the daily lives of maidservants.

Online Encyclopedias

Find out lots more about the Industrial Revolution by checking out the articles and links on these encyclopedia sites.

The National Archives (UK)

Industrial Revolution Timelines

Industrial Revolution Timeline - from SoftSchools.com

Industrial Revolution in Great Britain from Concordia International School, Shanghai

Industrial Revolution in Belgium, France, Germany from Concordia International School, Shanghai

Industrial Revolution in the United States from Concordia International School, Shanghai