Coalbrookdale: Origins of the Industrial Revolution - Denis Smith 1985

Dr. Denis Smith presents this program which looks at Coalbrookdale, in England - it was in Coalbrookdale that the Industrial Revolution was originally born, due to a peculiar convergence of social and georgraphic factors within the region in the 18th century. Dr. Smith analyszes how the main components of the revolution started at Coalbrookdale.
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[@JimTLonW6]

Very good account of the Ironbridge area and the reasons for its significance within the Industrial Revolution.

[@05Moshe]

and now for something completely different...