By Tim Lambert Late 9th Century The Danes found a burh or fortified settlement at Bedford, north of the river 915 The English recapture Bedfordshire from the Danes. They found a new settlement south of the river. Bedford becomes a busy little market town. 1010 The Danes pillage Bedford 1166 Bedford is given a charter… Continue reading A Timeline of Bedford
A Timeline of Bath
By Tim Lambert 50 The Romans build a temple by the springs in Bath c. 60-80 A town grows up at Bath. The Romans call it Aquae Sulis. c.250 The Romans build stone walls around the flourishing town 407 The Roman army leaves Britain but town life limps on in Bath 577 The Saxons capture Bath c. 885 Alfred the Great… Continue reading A Timeline of Bath
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 Shrewsbury
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
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