The Origins of the Lawnmower
This section aims to tell the story of the invention of the lawnmower and the developments in its design that followed in the middle part of the 19th century. The basic story of the invention of the lawnmower has been retold many times in print, on TV and radio, and online. But few if any of these go much further than the basic details. Now, for the first time, we are bringing more of the available information together in one place to tell this important story in much greater detail than ever before.
We will be adding more years in the very near future. Check back regularly for updates.
You can follow the timeline by selecting on a particular year. If you prefer, you can read the whole timeline on a single page.
Our archive is growing and contains a large number of images such as photographs, copies of advertisements and article, and maps. You can view those related to a specific year by clicking on any of the years listed below.
New Feature: Budding's Footsteps
Discover modern-day photographs of locations and items related to the life and inventions of Edwin Beard Budding using an interactive map.