British industrial history

British industrial history spans from the late 1700s to the early 1900s, marked by the Industrial Revolution. This period saw technological innovations like the steam engine and mechanized textile machines, transforming manufacturing, transportation, and society. Britain shifted from an agrarian economy to an industrial one, leading to urban growth, increasing productivity, and global trade dominance. The rise of factories changed labor patterns, with many workers moving to cities for work. Over time, Britain faced economic shifts, decline of some industries, and adaptation to new technologies, shaping the modern world economy and societal structure.