Industrial Revolution

One of the techniques used to construct this 1797 mill was later incorporated into modern skyscrapers.

This restored 19th-century calender, a machine used in rubber manufacturing, commemorates the town's local industry.

A collection of historic buildings in central Birmingham blend seamlessly into the cityscape but have an interesting story to tell.

This building played host to some of the most influential minds of the Industrial Revolution and now serves as a reminder of the influence of Northern coalfields.

This museum was once the home of industry titan Matilda Dodge Wilson.

A community museum celebrates Glasgow's mighty shipbuilding days.

This device was crucial to the Industrial Revolution development of Leeds.

One of the largest early 20th-century bridges in Sudan.

This historic house museum that celebrates one of the world's most influential social reformers is also one of the most haunted locations in Chicago.

Art installations, derelict railcars, and endangered grasshoppers all call this south Berlin park home.

Contrary to its heavenly name, this tranquil oasis has a dark and tragic history buried with it (quite literally).

A former plant in one of the hubs of U.S. steelmaking has been turned into this museum celebrating the history of American industry.

An eclectic collection of highly specialized bicycles once used by artisans for their specific needs.

A waterway covered over after the Industrial Revolution has been unearthed and cleaned up, for the enjoyment of fish and humans alike.