Spinning Jenny: the Unsung Hero of the Industrial Revolution
Words: 397 1398Picture this: it's the 18th century, and the textile industry is like the tech industry today - booming and ripe for innovation. That's when the Spinning Jenny spins onto the scene, not just changing the game, but rewriting the whole playbook. This brainchild of James Hargreaves, a simple weaver from Lancashire, was about to kick the Industrial Revolution into high gear. Before the Spinning Jenny, spinning thread was a one-at-a-time deal. It was slow, it was tedious, and let's face […]
