The Industrial Revolution began in Great Britain around the year 1760. It marked a major turning point in manufacturing, shifting production from manual labor to machine-based processes powered largely by steam engines. The revolution started in the mid-18th century and continued into the 19th century, with significant developments in textiles, iron production, and coal mining. Key inventions included the spinning jenny and improvements to the steam engine. The Industrial Revolution initially remained largely confined to Britain from about 1760 to 1830 before spreading to other parts of Europe and the world.