Category: Timelines of History

By Tim Lambert 6,500 BC Skulls are trepanned c 1,500 BC The Ancient Egyptians have some knowledge of anatomy from mummification. Egyptian surgeons use clamps, saws, forceps, scalpels, and scissors. The Egyptians use honey as an antiseptic. c 335-280 BC A Greek named Herophilus lives. He carried out dissections of human bodies in public. He… Continue reading A Timeline of Surgery

By Tim Lambert Petersfield is a small but charming town in Hampshire, England. It has a long history stretching back to the 12th century. It has a number of historic buildings and it is known for its heath and lake. Early 12th Century The town of Petersfield is founded. The Earl of Gloucester starts a… Continue reading A Timeline of Petersfield

By Tim Lambert Corporal punishment was used for thousands of years by both parents and teachers. However, things began to change in the late 20th century. Public opinion gradually moved against it. Today, 68 countries have abolished it completely. 1783 Poland becomes the first country to ban corporal punishment in schools 1820 In Britain whipping… Continue reading A Timeline of Corporal Punishment

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

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

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

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

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

By Tim Lambert c. 1100 A small port grows up at Dundee 1191 King William gives Dundee a charter (a document granting the people certain rights) 1349 Dundee is a thriving town with a population of about 4,000. Wine is imported. So is grain. Wool and hides are exported. 1520 The population of Dundee has… Continue reading A Timeline of Dundee

By Tim Lambert 1100 A town grows up near a castle in Edinburgh 1128 David I founds Holyrood Abbey 1296 The English capture Edinburgh Castle 1300 Edinburgh is well known for making wool cloth. It is exported from Leith. 1322 The Scots recapture Edinburgh Castle 1329 Edinburgh is given a charter (a document granting the… Continue reading A Timeline of Edinburgh