National Geographic: Industrialisation, Labor and Life
History channel : Summary of information about the Industrial revolution
National Museum of Australia: Industrial revolution - Australia's defining moments
Britannica : The rise of the machines the pros and cons of the Industrial Revolution
World History Encyclopedia - The Industrial revolution timeline
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Subject headings: Industrial revolution, Industrial revolution technology, Textiles Industrial Revolution, Steam engines industrial revolution, mining industrial revolution, Railways industrial revolution.
How Stuff Works : Top 10 Industrial Revolution Inventions
Technological developments in the Industrial Revolution
Industrial Revolution - Research : Textiles, Steam engine
Excellent site BBC Bitesize - including key points, a video and diagrams
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