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THE RAILWAY

Steam locomotives were introduced in the late 18th century, but it was the Victorian era that saw the railways used to their full potential. Heavy investment was put into creating new lines, and by the end of Victoria’s reign millions of people had become regular rail users. Being able to move goods around the Britain boosted industrialisation, and seaside

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