The industrial revolution was a time of great change for Britain during the 18th and 19th centuries. It pulled production out of the inefficient processes when products were mostly made within people’s homes, and into a modern age. The revolution paved the way for the efficiency and volume of the production lines we have today…. Continue Reading …

After examining the Standedge Tunnel and the London Underground, we return above ground with this part of our continuing series, to look at the oldest continuously operated public railway in the world: the Middleton Railway. In the 1750’s, the Middleton coal pits were facing a disadvantage; their competitors in Rothwell were able to use the… Continue Reading …

We’ve already looked at a number of inventors, but today how about we have a look at a modern inventor from our time? In fact, we’re going so modern; our inventor of the day is only 68 years old! We shall be looking at the brilliant, James Dyson. Early Work Dyson started his career in… Continue Reading …

We’ve already discussed a number of talking points relating to robotics in our previous posts, but this important – not to mention attractive – branch of engineering continues to make the headlines. It’s fair to say that robotics is being used to breach all sorts of previously insurmountable boundaries in the present day world, and… Continue Reading …

Continuing on from our previous post, we continue to look at the achievements of some of those “forgotten” engineers – people who are not necessarily remembered for their contribution to the engineering field. Neil Armstrong Again, a famous name – but how many people think “engineer”? In fact, Neil Armstrong held both a Bachelor of… Continue Reading …

On our blog, we have been looking into the lives of some of the most famous inventors and engineers in history, however there are many others who are often forgotten. Whether this is because their other achievements have overshadowed their engineering work, or simply because their name has slipped from the public’s mind, their achievements… Continue Reading …

There’s no denying that the engineering field is hugely innovative, and has itself undergone a number of transformations, throughout its long and fascinating history. The number of fields within which engineering skills and expertise are required, is also ever expanding, and there are a number of keys sectors, in which the engineers of the future… Continue Reading …