Category: Timelines of History

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

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 1101 The Bishop gives the people of King’s Lynn the right to hold weekly markets and annual fairs 1204 King John gives King’s Lynn a charter (a document granting the town certain rights) 1348 King’s Lynn is a large and important town with a population of 5,500-6,0000. Wool, grain, and salt are… Continue reading A Timeline of King’s Lynn

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 1823 John Oxley sails to the area and names the River Brisbane after the Governor of New South Wales 1824 A prison colony is founded north of the river 1825 The prison is moved to the site of modern Brisbane 1828 The Old Windmill is built 1842 The region is opened to… Continue reading A Timeline of Brisbane

By Tim Lambert 841 The Vikings found Dublin 1028 The first Bishop of Dublin is appointed. Dublin has a population of about 4,000. 1152 The bishop of Dublin is made an Archbishop 1190 Dublin is devastated by a fire 1224 A conduit is built to bring fresh water into Dublin 1229 Dublin gains a mayor.… Continue reading A Timeline of Dublin

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