British started the industial revolution during the 18th and 19th centuries in the fields of agriculture, manufacturing and transportation. There were many inventions such as textile machines, steam power, glass making, railway engineering and construction which led to the economic power house of the world. They not only created infrastructures in england but they spread it across many countries. A typical example is the railway lines in india, hill train routes and victorian type buildings.

   British cars makers such as Rolls Royce, Ashton martin and Bentley still have their brand name for luxury car makers. Jaguar, Rover which has started manufacturing in England once is now owned by India based tata motors. Bentley Motors Limited which was found during 1919 in england is currently owned by Volkswagen Group, Germany.

   London's present economy is driven by the service industries and business centre.London's largest industry remains finance, and its financial exports make it a large contributor to the UK's economy.