History Matters The Invention of Time A now commonplace device, Joseph Priestley’s timeline revolutionised how we view history. Emily Thomas | Published in History Today Volume 73 Issue 8 August 2023 To continue reading this article you need to purchase a subscription, available from only £5. Start my trial subscription now If you have already purchased access, or are a print & archive subscriber, please ensure you are logged in. Please email digital@historytoday.com if you have any problems. Related Articles The Road less Travelled In Search of Lost Time Popular articles The Allure of Medieval Churches Is it Possible to Forgive and Forget?