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Inventions and engineers of the Industrial Revolution
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The Industrial Revolution was driven by engineers and inventors. Isambard Kingdom Brunel built bridges, railways, tunnels and ships. George and Robert Stephenson were pioneers of railway steam engines, and Richard Arkwright developed efficient factory systems.
Memory tip: Brunel (bridges/ships), the Stephensons (railways), Arkwright (factories).
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Which engineer is famous for building bridges, tunnels, railways and ships in the 19th century?
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