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| 1 | 1760 | - 1760—1840: Industrial Revolution
The Industrial Revolution took place with machinery being introduced on the land and in factories that affected millions of agricultural labourers and mill workers.
- 25 Oct 1760—1820: King George II
King George III was born in 1738 and died in 1820. He reigned as sovereign for 60 years from 1760 to 1820, with his son appointed as Prince Regent in 1811.
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| 2 | 1794 | - 1794—1810: Kennet & Avon Canal Built
The Kennet and Avon Canal was built, covering 87 miles and stretching from Bristol to Reading, crossing the Pewsey Vale in Wiltshire.
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| 3 | 1805 | - 21 Oct 1805: Battle of Trafalgar
Victory at the Battle of Trafalgar thwarted Napoleon Bonaparte’s plans to invade Britain; death of Admiral Lord Nelson.
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| 4 | 1807 | - 1807: Abolition of Slave Trade
The Slave Trade was abolished in England due to the efforts and influence of William Wilberforce.
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| 5 | 1815 | - 18 Jun 1815: Battle of Waterloo
Napoleon with his French Imperial Guard was defeated by Britain and her allies. The Duke of Wellington, Arthur Wellesley, inflicted an overwhelming defeat on Napoleon, but the victory cost a staggering number of lives.
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