George Stephenson
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George Stephenson’s development of the steam engine has undoubtedly changed our world. From an early age he showed a keen interest in not only self-development, but also in the betterment of existing machines to help mankind and increase production. George succeeded in life because he took the time to educate himself and seized the opportunities that were presented to him. Discover how his determination and never-ending curiosity helped to herald the Industrial Age, and revolutionize mining operations and safety.
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Georges Haussmann
Revered as one of the great architects and men of Paris, Georges Haussmann worked for many years to create a new Paris that was loved by many. Today, the city is one of the most influential and cultural business centres in the world, as well as one of the most populous cities. Many of the famous monuments and buildings in Paris were developed by this amazing architect, whose designs have been credited as inspirations for various other cities around the world. He undoubtedly brought Paris into a new era and his story deserves to be heard.
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James Harrison
Be inspired by the entrepreneurial talent of James Harrison, whose invention of the refrigerator has become a necessity in our homes of today. Follow him on his journey from England to Australia as a book-binder and publisher, to his invention of the ether liquid vapour compression fridge. He was a man of many talents and his work in refrigeration, both domestic and commercial, has revolutionized the way the world stores and transports food. The benefits are evident in medical research and treatments, as well as improved nutrition for all people. His legacy has continued to benefit millions of people.
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Isambard Brunel
Meet, and be inspired by, Isambard Kingdom Brunel, the great British genius of civil engineering, as he tells his own incredible story. Isambard was taught by his father, the eminent engineer Marc Isambard Brunel, who he worked with on the famous Thames Tunnel, the first tunnel underneath a navigable river. Isambard went on to become a great innovator in civil engineering, creating many famous ‘firsts’ including the incredible Clifton Suspension Bridge and the ‘SS Great Britain’. He was also the great mind behind the Great Western Railway.
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Alexander Graham Bell
Where would we all be today without our phones and mobile ones at that? Discover the genius of how Alexander Graham Bell’s invention of the telephone, changed our world forever. Follow him on his journey from helping the hearing impaired learn to communicate, to working on a sound transmission system. He established the very successful Bell Telephone Company and reaped great financial rewards. Inventive by nature, he was prolific in his ideas and applications and had many patents granted to him, as he continued to innovate and contribute to our world.
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