Wool and woollen cloth was the principal industry of England for centuries (even as far back as the Bronze Age), and this was superseded by cotton at the end of the 18th century. But coal, tin, lead, clay, steel, and more would feature on the regular exports list. From textiles to traction engines, bobbins to bridges, or waterwheels to workhouses, there is a fascinating past to be proud of, and learn about.