If you took a time machine back to the London of the 1940s, you’d find a city that was, frankly, a bit of a grey smudge. The food was boiled until it surrendered, the fashion was strictly “sensible,” and the social scene was about as vibrant as a wet Sunday in a library. Fast forward… Continue reading The History of How Immigration Shaped the Neighbourhoods of Modern London
A History of Wellingborough
By Tim Lambert Early Wellingborough Wellingborough began as an Anglo-Saxon settlement. It was once called Waendel’s burh, which means Waendel’s fortified settlement. At the time of the Domesday Book in 1086, Wellingborough probably had a population of about 250. By the standards of the time, it was a large village. (A typical village would be… Continue reading A History of Wellingborough
A History of Newark-on-Trent
By Tim Lambert Early Newark-on-Trent Newark-on-Trent began as a fortified Anglo-Saxon settlement. Its name comes from Old English words meaning “new fort”. At the time of the Domesday Book in 1086, it may have had a population of about 350. By the standards of the time, it was a large village. After 1092, it belonged… Continue reading A History of Newark-on-Trent
How People Find Rooms Now: A Look at the Leading Platforms Supporting Local Living
Finding a room today is less about posters in a café window and more about navigating a crowded digital marketplace. Whether you’re a landlord filling a vacancy, a homeowner renting out a spare room, or a tenant searching for the right living situation, the platforms you choose matter. Some focus on volume, others on safety,… Continue reading How People Find Rooms Now: A Look at the Leading Platforms Supporting Local Living
The short city break through history
Travellers have always had layovers, they just did not call them that. From Roman messengers pausing at roadside stations to merchants breaking journeys along trade routes, history is full of forced stops that turned into unexpected city time. Today the same instinct shows up when flyers try to squeeze meaning out of a long connection… Continue reading The short city break through history
A History of Axminster
By Tim Lambert Early Axminster Axminster is a market town in Devon. It began as a Celtic settlement about 300 BC. However, in 43 AD, the Romans invaded Britain. The Romans built a fort at Woodbury Farm near Axminster. There was also a small town in Roman times. It’s believed the Roman settlement was called… Continue reading A History of Axminster
How Fire Changed the Course of Human History
Fire is one of the most transformative discoveries in human history. Long before the rise of agriculture, cities, or written language, the ability to control fire reshaped how early humans lived, survived, and evolved. From protection and warmth to cooking, technology, and social development, fire fundamentally altered the trajectory of human civilization. Understanding how fire… Continue reading How Fire Changed the Course of Human History
Martha Place
By Tim Lambert Martha Place was the first woman to be executed by the electric chair. She murdered her stepmother and attempted to murder her husband. Martha was born on 8 September 1849 in New Jersey, USA. Her birth name was Martha Garrettson. Martha married Wesley Savacool, and they had a son. But the marriage… Continue reading Martha Place
Mary Blandy
By Tim Lambert Mary Blandy was convicted of murdering her own father and was hanged for the crime. Mary was born in 1720 into a middle class family. Her father was a well-to-do lawyer and the town clerk of Henley-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire. Mary was, by all accounts, an intelligent woman and she was well educated.… Continue reading Mary Blandy
A History of Devizes
By Tim Lambert Devizes in the Middle Ages Devizes is a market town in Wiltshire. In 1080, a motte and bailey castle was built at Devizes. Because the castle was built where 3 manors met, it was called Castrum ad divisas, Latin for castle at the boundaries. The name later changed to Devizes. The original… Continue reading A History of Devizes