The Industrial Revolution, which took place between 1750 - 1900, was a period of great change in Britain. There were huge technological advances which had an impact on every aspect of life.

The UK led the way in this field of science until recently - but now other countries have overtaken. So, how can that lead be recovered?

The Industrial ... A materials revolution also took root: Rapid advances in the manufacturing and refinement of iron lead to the construction of railways that crisscrossed Britain.

In fact, virtually every invention of consequence during the Industrial Revolution was patented ... a practice that Britain had already moved away from by the adoption of the U.S. Constitution.