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British inventions

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Lisalou Wed 11-Oct-17 06:46:08

Good morning ladies,

I come searching for your wisdom!
As some of you may know, I teach English as a Foreign Language, in a school in Spain.
This year, I am doing a variety of projects with the secondary school children and would love some input from you.
We are going to be researching British inventions. The children have made a list of some of the ones they find appealing and I wondered if you lot could think of any others they might find fun, or revealing - in terms of how much they changed life for people, particularly in the twentieth century.
They have chosen:
The steam engine
The flushing toilet!
Photography
The chocolate bar!
world wide web
television
the telephone, given that Bell was born in Britain

Can you think of any which you noticed has been life changing for you?

Thank you in advance, for your help

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gillybob Wed 11-Oct-17 15:30:58

The Thermos Flask invented by Sir James Dewar (Scottish chemist).

The Lawn Mover was invented by Edwin Beard Budding from Stroud. He also invented an adjustable spanner.

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gillybob Wed 11-Oct-17 15:37:46

Cement was invented by Joseph Aspdin from Leeds.

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Lisalou Wed 11-Oct-17 15:56:38

You lot are awesome, you really are. You have given me such a huge bunch of ideas, that I shall have to credit you all in my file on the project!
I love the dragon's den idea, I was thinking of showing them a chapter, as video is always enjoyed. The game is a great idea.
I will add to my list of inventions, and I love the idea of them inventing something. I think they will love it too.
Thank you all!

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petra Wed 11-Oct-17 16:28:20

lisalou
Not bad, eh, for a tiny little group of islands grin
And we've only touched on a small number here.

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Cherrytree59 Wed 11-Oct-17 19:04:25

gilly they are also a good employer and provide a great academy for the youngsters.

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Chewbacca Wed 11-Oct-17 19:14:46

Don't forget Dyson.

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Lisalou Wed 11-Oct-17 21:57:07

Certainly not bad at all, Petra!

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Moneyboss Wed 11-Oct-17 23:30:31

The hovercraft by Christopher Cockerell......and my favourite, the sandwich.

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absent Thu 12-Oct-17 06:33:49

Not just the steam engine, whether a beam engine or a locomotive, but the railways.

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ffinnochio Thu 12-Oct-17 08:11:31

Toothbrush

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lemongrove Thu 12-Oct-17 11:07:32

Moneyboss yes, the sandwich, possibly the best invention of all.?
And don’t forget Jethro Tull ( no, not the band!)

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