Category: Timelines of History

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 1086 Bridgwater has a population of about 160 1200 King John gives Bridgwater a charter (a document giving the townspeople certain rights) c. 1246 Greyfriars arrive in Bridgwater 1249 Bridgwater is allowed an annual fair. The main industry in Bridgwater is making wool but the town is also an important port. 1400… Continue reading A Timeline of Bridgwater

By Tim Lambert 1251 The village of Bolton is made into a town. Bolton is given a charter and can hold markets and an annual fair. 1516 Bolton Grammar School is founded. Bolton is a thriving little town. 1623 Bolton is struck by plague 1643 During the Civil War the royalists try to capture Bolton but they are beaten… Continue reading A Timeline of Bolton

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 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

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 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

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

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