Category: Histories of British towns, villages and cities

By Tim Lambert Wrexham in the Middle Ages In the 1990s evidence was discovered of a small Roman settlement at Wrexham. However, the modern town grew up in the Middle Ages. Wrexham was first mentioned in writing in the 12th century. At the beginning of the 13th century, the Lord of the Manor gave some… Continue reading A History of Wrexham

By Tim Lambert Yeovil in the Middle Ages Yeovil was founded in the 8th century after the Saxons conquered this part of Somerset. What does the name Yeovil Mean? It is believed to be a corruption of the Celtic word Gifl, meaning forked river. In time the village of Yeovil grew into a little town.… Continue reading A History of Yeovil

By Tim Lambert Roman York The Romans founded the city of York. They invaded Yorkshire in 71 AD and built a fort between the rivers Ouse and Foss. By the mid-2nd century, a small town grew up by the fort. Craftsmen and merchants came to live there because the soldiers in the fort provided a… Continue reading A History of York