Which of the following statements about industrial revolution in Europe is not correct?

• A

  Britain was the first country to experience the industrial revolution
• B

  England was fortunate as coal and iron resources were plentifully available, as were other minerals - lead, copper and tin - that were used in industry
• Correct answer
  C

  From the 1780 s, the iron industry symbolized the British industrial revolution
• D

  In England, the movement of goods between markets was helped by a good network of rivers and an indented coastline

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.