A Timeline of Dudley

Tim Lambert 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 known for… Continue reading A Timeline of Dudley

A Timeline of Walsall

By Tim Lambert 6th century The Saxons found a village at Walsall 1220 A weekly market begins in Walsall and it turns into a busy little town. Walsall also has annual fairs. 1339 Walsall is allowed 2 annual fairs. Walsall is a little town with a population of about 1,500. 1554 A grammar school opens… Continue reading A Timeline of Walsall

The Origins of Gambling: A Historical and Responsible Perspective

Gambling, defined as wagering something of value on an event with an uncertain outcome, is an activity with ancient origins, deeply embedded in human history and culture. The precise invention of gambling is difficult to pinpoint, as evidence suggests that various forms of gambling have independently emerged across different civilizations throughout history. Early Evidence of… Continue reading The Origins of Gambling: A Historical and Responsible Perspective

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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

How This Ancient Egyptian Cult Found Itself in Ancient Britain

In Yorkshire, Egyptologist Joann Fletcher has been investigating Egyptian ties to the British North for over a decade. During that time, coins featuring Cleopatra’s head, an ancient cult temple, and even mummified bodies have been discovered in the cold moors of England. There’s a simple explanation for why Yorkshire, more than other British regions, hides… Continue reading How This Ancient Egyptian Cult Found Itself in Ancient Britain

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A Timeline of Petersfield

By Tim Lambert Early 12th Century The town of Petersfield is founded. The Earl of Gloucester starts a market by St Peter’s Church 1350 The main industry in Petersfield is wool. There is also a leather tanning industry. The little market town has a population of 600 or 700. 1600 The population of Petersfield rises… Continue reading A Timeline of Petersfield

A Timeline of Birmingham

By Tim Lambert 1166 The king grants the right to hold a weekly market in Birmingham. It becomes a busy little market town. 1250 The people of Birmingham are given the right to hold an annual fair 1380 Birmingham is becoming known for its metalworking industry 1500 Birmingham has a population of about 1,500 1560… Continue reading A Timeline of Birmingham

A Timeline of Leicester

By Tim Lambert 43 The Romans invade Britain 47 The Romans capture what is now Leicestershire 48 The Romans build a fort and a town grows up nearby 80 The Roman army moves on but the town flourishes 100 The town of Ratae (Leicester) is rebuilt c 250 Suburbs grow outside the walls of Ratae… Continue reading A Timeline of Leicester