1760—1840: Industrial Revolution The Industrial Revolution took place with machinery being introduced on the land and in factories that affected millions of agricultural labourers and mill workers.
25 Oct 1760—1820: King George II King George III was born in 1738 and died in 1820. He reigned as sovereign for 60 years from 1760 to 1820, with his son appointed as Prince Regent in 1811.