Regency Science and Invention

Regency Men: Benjamin Thompson

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American born Benjamin Thompson (1753-1814)left for England in 1776 after serving in the British Army during the American Revolution. Knighted by King George III, he Continue →

Regency Science and Invention: The Tin Can

By Anne | January 29, 2012 - 10:41 pm |April 11, 2014 Regency Science and Invention

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Man, the tin can is pretty amazing. Not only can you tie it with some string and make a phone call, or use it for Continue →

Regency Science and Invention: The Steam Locomotive

By Anne | March 31, 2011 - 9:20 pm |March 31, 2011 Regency Science and Invention

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Ah, the scourge of the coaching roads. No wonder the railway was destined to become a staple of British travel. Richard Trevithick (1771-1833) was a Continue →