The London Inventions Tour

Loads of stuff was invented in London first, as one of the world's biggest cities it became a hotbed of creative talent...
NOTE: Please note this is a virtual tour, a Do-It-Yourself tour you can print off and take with you when you visit London.
Submitted by ShadyOldLady
Tour Itinerary
| # | Image | Location | Address | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ![]() | The discovery of Penicillin | St Mary's Hospital | |
| 2 | ![]() | Jonas Hanway's Handy Gadget | Hanway House, Red Lion Square | |
| 3 | ![]() | Colour Mauve invented here | 290 Cable Street, London | |
| 4 | ![]() | First Plastic Invented Here | Berkshire Road, Hackney Wick, London | |
| 5 | ![]() | Jigsaws were invented here | Russell Street, Covent Garden, London | |
| 6 | ![]() | Pimm's invented here | 3 Poultry, City, London | |
| 7 | ![]() | The World's First Ever Cashpoint | 20 The Town, Enfield | |
| 7 locations, 7338 hits | ||||
Go Find It!
Printable PDF Itinerary (No Map)
Download a PDF version of this tour here. This can then be emailed or printed and allows for your personal notes to be added prior or while on tour.






