By Tim Lambert 901 Shrewsbury is first mentioned 980 Shrewsbury is a market town with a mint 1069 Part of Shrewsbury is burned during a rebellion against the Normans 1083 Shrewsbury Abbey is founded 1086 Shrewsbury has a population of about 1,200 Early 12th Century King Stephen gives Shrewsbury a charter 1215 The Welsh briefly capture Shrewsbury 1348 Shrewsbury has a population of… Continue reading A Timeline of Shrewsbury
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A Timeline of Flying
By Tim Lambert On 21 November 1783 two men, Jean Francois de Rozier and the Marquis d’Arlandes made the first manned balloon flight. On 4 June 1784, Elisabeth Thible became the first woman to fly in an untethered balloon. On 27 August 1784, James Tytler became the first man in Britain to fly in a… Continue reading A Timeline of Flying
A Timeline of Winchester
By Tim Lambert 70 The Romans build a town on the site of Winchester. They called it Venta Belgarum. c. 200 The Romans build stone walls around Winchester. The town flourishes. 407 The Roman army leaves Britain. Afterward, town life breaks down and Winchester is abandoned. 650 The Saxons build a church called the Old… Continue reading A Timeline of Winchester
Pictures of Southampton
By Tim Lambert These are some pictures I took of the historic city of Southampton in Hampshire. The city has a long and interesting history. It has been a major port for centuries. Ogle House in Ogle Street The Juniper Berry pub Lord Palmerston In the Middle Ages, Simnel was a kind of fine flour… Continue reading Pictures of Southampton
Pictures of Portsmouth
By Tim Lambert The Round Tower, Old Portsmouth A view from the Round Tower 17th century houses in Portsmouth The Square Tower, Old Portsmouth The Garrison Church Portsmouth Cathedral Gunwharf Shopping Centre The Spinnaker Tower An old street name in Portsea HMS Warrior 1860 Isambard Kingdom Brunel Monument The Dockyard Wall St George’s Church Portsea… Continue reading Pictures of Portsmouth
Pictures of Winchester
By Tim Lambert Winchester is a historic town in Hampshire. It was founded by the Romans and in Anglo-Saxon Times it became the capital of England. Today it’s famous for its many old buildings. Here are some photos I took of the town. A statue of King Alfred in Winchester Buttermarket Cross in Winchester, which… Continue reading Pictures of Winchester
A Timeline of Bournemouth
By Tim Lambert Bournemouth is a popular seaside town in England. It was founded in the 19th century, and it grew very rapidly. Today, Bournemouth is flourishing. 1810 A man named Tregonwell buys land and builds the first house at Bournemouth 1836 Sir George Tapps-Gervis decides to create a seaside resort at Bournemouth 1837-38 Westover… Continue reading A Timeline of Bournemouth
Some Animal Firsts
By Tim Lambert The first recorded polar bear in England was brought to the Tower of London in 1252. He was allowed to fish in the River Thames on the end of a long chain. The first recorded elephant in England was in 1255 when one was brought to the Tower of London. The first… Continue reading Some Animal Firsts
A History of Suffragette Arson and Bombings
By Tim Lambert In the years from 1912 to 1914 Suffragettes committed crimes like vandalism and arson. They also planted bombs. However, the WSPU did not want votes for all women – only those who met a property qualification. (In Britain not all men could vote, a large minority did not have that right) On… Continue reading A History of Suffragette Arson and Bombings
A Biography of Lady Jane Grey
By Tim Lambert Lady Jane Grey was Queen of England for just nine days. She was born in 1537 (the exact date is not known). Her father, Henry, was the Marquess of Dorset. Her mother, Frances Brandon, was the daughter of Henry VIII’s sister Mary. So Lady Jane was Henry VIII’s granddaughter. At first, she… Continue reading A Biography of Lady Jane Grey