This online lesson helps you understand about the Industrial Revolution.

The lesson is part of the Virtual School's History department
Bridges and Tunnels project for eSchola week (7th-11th of May 2001).

The Iron Bridge at Coalbrookdakle (shown above) has been described as the "Stonehenge of the Industrial Revolution".

The original Stonehenge stands testament to long past history.  The Iron Bridge, a magnificent and innovative design when first constructed, now stands testament to the marvels of the Industrial Revolution.

This lesson contains four separate parts, each with an interactive assessment.

 Part 1
Overview of the Industrial Revolution
 Part 2
The men behind the bridge
 Part 3
The construction of the bridge
 Conclusion
How the Iron Bridge stands as a monument to the entire Industrial Revolution



Part 1: Overview of the Industrial Revolution