By Tim Lambert 8th Century The Saxons conquer south Somerset and found Yeovil. 1086 Yeovil has grown into a busy little market town with a population of about 1,000 1205 Yeovil is given a charter (a document granting the people certain rights) 1348 The Black Death devastates Yeovil 1349 A riot takes place in St… Continue reading A Timeline of Yeovil
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A Timeline of Fareham
By Tim Lambert 6th Century The Saxons found a village on a hill. They call it Ferne ham or Fern village. 1086 At the time of the Domesday Book Fareham is a village with two watermills 1265 Fareham is a little town and port. Wine is imported and timber is exported. 1660 Fareham is a… Continue reading A Timeline of Fareham
Scarborough Preserves the Grandeur of Britain’s Oldest Seaside Resort and Seeks New Recognition on the Shores of the North Sea
England’s oldest seaside resort continues to impress with a combination of enduring Victorian architecture and the stark beauty of its coastline. Scarborough, spread along the waves of the North Sea, attracts not only tourists but also the attention of researchers, architects, and heritage enthusiasts. How did it come about that this particular town became a… Continue reading Scarborough Preserves the Grandeur of Britain’s Oldest Seaside Resort and Seeks New Recognition on the Shores of the North Sea
A Timeline of Swindon
By Tim Lambert 1697 Swindon has a population of 791. It is a very small market town. 1801 Swindon is still a tiny market town. It has a population of 1,198. As well as weekly markets Swindon has 4 annual fairs. 1840 The Great Western Railway reaches Swindon and the company decides to build an… Continue reading A Timeline of Swindon
A Brief History of Gabon
By Tim Lambert Early Gabon The earliest inhabitants of what is now Gabon were hunter-gatherers. They still live in parts of Gabon, but in the 14th and 15th centuries, Bantu-speaking people migrated to the region. They lived by farming and fishing along the coast and along the banks of rivers. In 1472, the Portuguese reached… Continue reading A Brief History of Gabon
A Timeline of Sheffield
By Tim Lambert A Timeline of Sheffield c. 1120 A castle is built on the site Sheffield. Afterward, a little town grows up in the shadow of the castle. 1266 Sheffield Castle burns 1270 The castle is rebuilt c. 1300 There are cutlers in Sheffield c. 1380 Chaucer mentions a Sheffield knife. The little town… Continue reading A Timeline of Sheffield
A History of Cartoons
By Tim Lambert The word cartoon comes from the Italian word cartone, meaning the heavy paper on which preliminary drawings for art were made. From the late 17th century to the mid-19th century, the word “cartoon” in English referred to a type of paper. However, around 1843, it was first used to mean drawings in… Continue reading A History of Cartoons
Clear Guidance in Complex Injury Cases: Attorney Philip Alexander’s Legal Practice in San Diego
Some legal voices try to dominate the room. Attorney Philip Alexander takes a different path. His presence is defined by calm focus, clear thinking, and steady direction in moments that often feel overwhelming. Known in San Diego for handling complex injury matters with care and discipline, his work reflects a belief that clarity matters more… Continue reading Clear Guidance in Complex Injury Cases: Attorney Philip Alexander’s Legal Practice in San Diego
The Discovery of Dinosaurs
By Tim Lambert For centuries, people found fossils, but they did not understand what they were. However, in the early 19th century, it became clear that huge reptiles had once existed. They were later named dinosaurs. The remains of a mosasaurus were discovered in a quarry in the Netherlands in 1764. At first, people did… Continue reading The Discovery of Dinosaurs
A Timeline of Dudley
A Timeline of Dudley 13th century The village of Dudley is changed into a small market town 1562 A grammar school is founded in Dudley 1600 Dudley is known for nail-making 1647 After the Civil War Dudley Castle is deliberately damaged 1685 Dudley is allowed 2 annual fairs but it is still a small town… Continue reading A Timeline of Dudley