Abstract A key part of the GB Industrial Revolution (c1750-1870) was the dramatic increase in iron and later steel production, which enabled the rapid development of engineering, railways, construction, shipbuilding etc. How this was achieved is explored with reference to some of the key innovators and their patents.

中文翻译：

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钢铁专利：英国工业革命的动力

摘要 GB 工业革命 (c1750-1870) 的一个关键部分是钢铁产量的急剧增加，这使得工程、铁路、建筑、造船等得以快速发展。关键创新者及其专利。