Category: Timelines of History

By Tim Lambert 1488 The Portuguese sail around the Cape of Good Hope 1492 Christopher Columbus discovered the New World 1493 Columbus discovered Puerto Rico 1494 Christopher Columbus discovered Jamaica while on his second voyage 1497 Jean Cabot sailed to Newfoundland 1498 A Portuguese named Vasco Da Gama reached India by sea Columbus discovered Trinidad… Continue reading A Timeline of Exploration

By Tim Lambert People have always dreamed of flying. According to Greek mythology, a man named Daedalus made wings for himself and successfully flew. According to old English mythology, an English king called Bladud made wings and tried to fly about 850 BC, but he was killed. About 1005, a monk named Eilmer of Malmesbury… Continue reading A Timeline of Flying

By Tim Lambert c. 1,200 BC Boys from well-off families in Egypt learned reading, writing, and arithmetic. There is evidence that some women could read and write in Ancient Egypt c. 100 AD Boys and girls in Roman Britain go to a school called a ludus to learn reading and writing. At about the age… Continue reading A Timeline of Education

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 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