The Bottom Line - Goodbye paperback
Evan Davis and guests examine what the publishing landscape might look like following the growth of ebook sales. The OpenLearn team. The OpenLearn content & channel team: bringing you the finest in...
View ArticleInformation technology: A new era?
Do the advances in information technology equate to a new industrial revolution? The advances by IBM, Dell and many other manufacturers have resulted in massive changes to our working lives. This unit...
View ArticleCanals: The Making of a Nation
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View ArticleCanals: The Making of a Nation - Find out more
Find out more about how the history of canals shaped a nation's financial system, workers' rights and civil engineering. First published on Wed, 26 Aug 2015 as Canals: The Making of a Nation - Find out...
View ArticleThe making of Industrial Britain: A gradual revolution?
Dr Will Hardy reflects on the long-term rise of economic modernity in Britain, and what contemporary perceptions may tell us. Dr William Hardy. Dr Will Hardy has taught as an associate lecturer for The...
View ArticleThe Origins of the Idea of the Industrial Revolution
Dr Will Hardy traces the origins of our traditional account of Britain’s “Industrial Revolution” Dr William Hardy. Dr Will Hardy has taught as an associate lecturer for The Open University in the...
View ArticleLandscape Mysteries - Programme 7: The Riddle of the Yorkshire Tracks
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View ArticleWhy Do Historians Disagree?
Hindsight is, supposedly, perfect - and yet history is a deeply controversial subject. John Shaw examines why historians are prone to disagreements about the past John Shaw. John Shaw studied history...
View ArticleOU on the BBC: What The Industrial Revolution Did For Us
Uncover the industrial changes of the 19th century that impact on our lives today. The OpenLearn team. The OpenLearn content & channel team: bringing you the finest in free, online learning since...
View ArticleWhat The Industrial Revolution Did For Us - Programme 7 - The Roadshow
The final programme focussed on the Industrial Revolution Roadshow at Ironbridge Gorge Museums. The OpenLearn team. The OpenLearn content & channel team: bringing you the finest in free, online...
View ArticleWhat The Industrial Revolution Did For Us - Programme 6 - City Living
Find out more about the City Living programme, part of the BBC/OU's 'What the Industrial Revolution Did for Us' TV series. The OpenLearn team. The OpenLearn content & channel team: bringing you the...
View ArticleWhat The Industrial Revolution Did For Us - Programme 5 - War Machine
Find out more about the War Machine programme, part of the BBC/OU's 'What the Industrial Revolution Did for Us' TV series. The OpenLearn team. The OpenLearn content & channel team: bringing you the...
View ArticleWhat The Industrial Revolution Did For Us - Programme 4 - Modern Medicine
Find out more about the Modern Medicine programme, part of the BBC/OU's 'What the Industrial Revolution Did for Us' TV series. The OpenLearn team. The OpenLearn content & channel team: bringing you...
View ArticleWhat The Industrial Revolution Did For Us - Programme 3 - On the Move
Find out more about the On the Move programme, part of the BBC/OU's 'What the Industrial Revolution Did for Us' TV series. The OpenLearn team. The OpenLearn content & channel team: bringing you the...
View ArticleWhat The Industrial Revolution Did For Us - Programme 2 - Working Wonders
Find out more about the Working Wonders programme, part of the BBC/OU's 'What the Industrial Revolution Did for Us' TV series. The OpenLearn team. The OpenLearn content & channel team: bringing you...
View ArticleWhat The Industrial Revolution Did For Us - Programme 1 - Material World
Find out more about the Material World programme, part of the BBC/OU's 'What the Industrial Revolution Did for Us' TV series. The OpenLearn team. The OpenLearn content & channel team: bringing you...
View ArticleOU on the BBC: What The Industrial Revolution Did For Us - Series Summary
Discover more about BBC/OU's TV series on 'What the Industrial Revolution Did for Us' The OpenLearn team. The OpenLearn content & channel team: bringing you the finest in free, online learning...
View ArticleWhat The Industrial Revolution Did For Us - Presenter profile
Read more about the presenter and leading expert on Britain's architectural history, Dan Cruickshank. The OpenLearn team. The OpenLearn content & channel team: bringing you the finest in free,...
View ArticleThe Industrial Revolution and Time
Alun C Davies explains how developments in timekeeping and the way people viewed time played an important part in making the industrial revolution possible. Alun Davies. Alun C. Davies happily retired...
View ArticleIron and Steel
Mike Fitzpatrick explains how first cast iron and then steel were developed, and the vital part these discoveries played in the industrial revolution. Dr Mike Fitzpatrick. Dr Mike Fitzpatrick is a...
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