By Tim Lambert The Bible is Written The Bible has had a huge influence on Western Civilization for two thousand years. Whether you believe it or not its undoubtedly a very important book. It was written not by one person but by many people over hundreds of years. Scholars believe that several people wrote Genesis.… Continue reading The Story of the Bible
My Pictures of Titchfield
By Tim Lambert Titchfield is a large village, in Southeast Hampshire near the town of Fareham. It is a charming place known for its abbey as well as other picturesque buildings. These are some pictures I took of Titchfield in the Autumn. The Queens Head, Titchfield Titchfield Village Hall Titchfield War Memorial Titchfield Square South… Continue reading My Pictures of Titchfield
Most dangerous roads in Bergen County, New Jersey
Bergen County in New Jersey is recognized for its dense network of highways and vital thoroughfares. Routes like the George Washington Bridge, route 4, interstate 95, and the New Jersey Turnpike are known for their high traffic volumes and complex intersections. These conditions have contributed to certain roads developing reputations as particularly hazardous areas for… Continue reading Most dangerous roads in Bergen County, New Jersey
A History of High Wycombe
By Tim Lambert Early High Wycombe The town of High Wycombe in Buckinghamshire began as an Anglo-Saxon settlement. At the time of the Domesday Book in 1086 it probably had a population of between 280 and 300. By the standards of the time it was quite a large settlement. By the 13th century High Wycombe… Continue reading A History of High Wycombe
A History of Burnley
By Tim Lambert The town of Burnley in Lancashire was not mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1066. The first mention of a settlement was in the year 1122. In 1294 Burnley was given the right to hold weekly markets and annual fairs. The little town grew in size and importance through the centuries. By… Continue reading A History of Burnley
A History of Corsham
By Tim Lambert Early Corsham The town of Corsham in Wiltshire began as an Anglo-Saxon settlement. Its name was probably originally Cossa’s ham, meaning Cossa’s village. At the time of the Domesday Book in 1086 it probably had a population of about 350. By the standards of the time it was quite a large community.… Continue reading A History of Corsham
A History of Croydon
By Tim Lambert Early Croydon Croydon began as a Saxon settlement. It’s name was probably once Croy denu, which means crocus or saffron valley. By the time of the Domesday Book, in 1086 Croydon probably had a population of about 350. By the standards of the time it was quite a large village. It had… Continue reading A History of Croydon
A History of Leatherhead
By Tim Lambert Early Leatherhead The town of Leatherhead in Surrey began as an Anglo-Saxon settlement. It’s not certain where Leatherhead got its name but it may have once been Leode rida, meaning public ford. By the time of the Domesday Book in 1086 It was a typical village with a population of about 125.… Continue reading A History of Leatherhead
A History of Cobham, Surrey
By Tim Lambert Early Cobham The village of Cobham in Surrey began as an Anglo-Saxon settlement. It’s not certain where its name came from but it may have once been Cobba’s ham, which means Cobba’s village. The old English word stoc meant a hamlet dependent on a larger village nearby. In place names it changed… Continue reading A History of Cobham, Surrey
A History of March, Cambridgeshire
By Tim Lambert The town of March in Cambridgeshire started as an Anglo-Saxon settlement. It’s name comes from mearc, an old word for boundary. It’s name changed to Marche then to March. At the time of the Domesday Book in 1086 March had a population of about 230. By the standards of the time it… Continue reading A History of March, Cambridgeshire