Scenarios about 'industrial transition'
The shift from predominantly agricultural and artisanal production methods to mechanized manufacturing and factory systems, typically occurring from the late 18th through the 19th centuries in Western nations. This transformation fundamentally altered economic structures, labor relations, urban development, and social hierarchies, while creating new patterns of wealth distribution and technological innovation that continue to shape modern societies.
What If Newcastle Transitioned from Coal and Shipbuilding Earlier?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Newcastle upon Tyne pivoted away from its traditional heavy industries decades before the actual decline, potentially transforming the economic and social landscape of Northeast England.