James Harrison
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Be inspired by the entrepreneurial talent of James Harrison, whose invention of the refrigerator has become a necessity in our homes of today. Follow him on his journey from England to Australia as a book-binder and publisher, to his invention of the ether liquid vapour compression fridge. He was a man of many talents and his work in refrigeration, both domestic and commercial, has revolutionized the way the world stores and transports food. The benefits are evident in medical research and treatments, as well as improved nutrition for all people. His legacy has continued to benefit millions of people.
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Richard Trevithick
An inventor and innovator who changed the world. That is a short way to describe Richard Trevithick. He did so by harnessing the power of steam for engines. Follow his exciting journey in this story. How could a young man, who had performed poorly at school and had little education, create a revolution in transport? His story is inspirational and comes alive as it unfolds in a BioView®.
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Gustave Eiffel
An opportunity with a railway company provided Alexandre Gustave Eiffel with an insight into the field of engineering. Having initially been interested in the fields of literature, history and chemistry, Gustave, as he was commonly known, had discovered his calling in life. He went on, to not only design great icons, such as the Eiffel Tower, but also bridges, which were constructed all over the world. He was undoubtedly a most gifted structural engineer. He is still respected today, for designing some of the world’s most famous structures, however, his finest masterpiece is the Eiffel Tower. It has survived two World Wars and is one of the most recognizable landmarks on earth, inspiring and delighting people of all ages.
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Isambard Brunel
Meet, and be inspired by, Isambard Kingdom Brunel, the great British genius of civil engineering, as he tells his own incredible story. Isambard was taught by his father, the eminent engineer Marc Isambard Brunel, who he worked with on the famous Thames Tunnel, the first tunnel underneath a navigable river. Isambard went on to become a great innovator in civil engineering, creating many famous ‘firsts’ including the incredible Clifton Suspension Bridge and the ‘SS Great Britain’. He was also the great mind behind the Great Western Railway.
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Henry Bessemer
From an early age, Henry Bessemer was a prolific inventor. His many successful and valuable creations, resulted in 129 patents being awarded to him. He is considered by many to have laid the foundation to the Industrial Revolution. Henry’s breakthrough in steel production techniques attracted much recognition and a successful career. It was his combination of innovation and business skills that made him such an amazing entrepreneur.
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