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What has British invented?
Great British Inventions
- Powered flight. They say …
- 2 The Guillotine. During the French Revolution M.
- 3 Electric Light Bulb. They say …
- 4 Telephone. They say …
- 5 Radio. They say …
- 6 Discovering America. They say …
- 7 Motor car. They say …
- 8 Jet propulsion. They say …
What are the 5 top inventions of all time?
Here are our top picks for the most important inventions of all time, along with the science behind the invention and how they came about.

- The wheel.
- The nail.
- The compass.
- The printing press.
- The internal combustion engine.
- The telephone.
- The light bulb.
- Penicillin.
What is the most famous British invention?
The Top Inventions of The British (1-10)
- Reflecting telescope: Isaac Newton, 1668.
- Toothbrush: William Addis, c.
- Steam engine: Richard Trevithick, 1801.
- Photography: William Henry Fox Talbot, 1835.
- Chocolate bar: JS Fry & Sons, 1847.
- Telephone: Alexander Graham Bell, 1876.
- Stainless Steel: Harry Brearley, 1913.
What food did UK invent?
The Queen must be so proud.

- Pot Noodle. Although instant noodles themselves were created by the Japanese in the 1950s, the humble Pot Noodle is a UK invention.
- Hula Hoops. We’ve invented most of the fun crisps, Quavers and Wotsits included.
- Apple pies.
- Lasagne.
- Balti curries.
- Wagon Wheels.
- Ryvita.
- Turkey dinosaurs.
What can I invent to help the world?
15 Mind-Blowing Inventions That Could Save the Planet
- Organic Burial Pods.
- Plastic-Free, Edible Flight Meal Trays.
- Plastic-Eating Caterpillars.
- Biodegradable Coolers.
- Partially Biodegradable Vegan Leather.
- Solar-Powered Glow-in-the-Dark Bicycle Path.
- Drainage Pipe Nets.
- ‘Living’ Chandelier.