Socio-economic conditions The turn of 16th century in England started out with the expansion of exports and cities, the formidable rise of Martin Luther’s dissent, Leonardo da Vinci’s prolific sketches of the helicopter, and with the discovery of Pacific Ocean by Magellan. Although the world around them was by no means static, it seemed for the people of Burton that they … [Read more...] about BURTON’S HISTORY DURING THE PERIOD 1500-1800 (PART III)
BURTON’S HISTORY DURING THE PERIOD 1500-1800 (PART II)
It is quite strange to think that those Englishmen who took pride in being part of a nation that knows how to eloquently converse, undertake actions with profound gentleness, and hideaway disgust with diplomacy, had to go to war with each other like savages. Without doubt, the so-called ‘English Civil War,’ as it has come to be known, is a fallacious term seeing that the strife … [Read more...] about BURTON’S HISTORY DURING THE PERIOD 1500-1800 (PART II)
BURTON’S HISTORY DURING THE PERIOD 1500-1800 (PART I)
In the two centuries before the Industrial Revolution, regardless of the uplift in commerce through developments in trade, agriculture, and industry, England suffered poor economic conditions for a better part of the century. The nation seems to have suffered from a stumbling block in managing its economic policies. An example of it lays in the fact that the finances of the … [Read more...] about BURTON’S HISTORY DURING THE PERIOD 1500-1800 (PART I)
Burton Upon Trent History : How Burton Abbey has developed with time
How Burton Abbey has developed with time The history of Burton abbey is riddled with confusion and mayhem. Over the years, the abbey’s inherent weaknesses in administration and spirituality have done more damage to it than could be expected. After the suppression of monasteries by Henry VIII, several Benedictine abbeys underwent a great deal of destruction at a shocking … [Read more...] about Burton Upon Trent History : How Burton Abbey has developed with time
Burton Upon Trent Early History: BURTON ABBEY
From the time of St. Augustine’s papal mission of converting the Anglo-Saxons in Britain in 597AD to King Henry VIII’s stubborn break with the Catholic church, monasticism has forever been clubbed with Christian lives all over England. Monasteries became places of religious settlements where communities of monks and priests lived ordinary lives under religious obligations with … [Read more...] about Burton Upon Trent Early History: BURTON ABBEY
Burton Upon Trent Early History (Part 2)
The elevation of the number of monasteries and churches to borough status of towns marks an increasing prominence in the 12th century England. The new religious sites such as almshouses and infirmaries were constructed to care for the poor and sick. A great many abbots, monks, and lay-brothers found themselves at the favourable end of the urban boom the country was experiencing … [Read more...] about Burton Upon Trent Early History (Part 2)
Burton Upon Trent Early History (Part 1)
EARLY HISTORY (PART I) BURTON-UPON-TRENT is a parish and market town, known far and wide for its fine ales and most celebrated brands in brewing sphere including Bass, Allsopp, and Worthington. Burton is a classic example of mid 19th century industrial metropolis, well situated along the west bank of the River Trent in East Staffordshire county, west-central England, taking … [Read more...] about Burton Upon Trent Early History (Part 1)
Destination Azerbaijan: The perfect place to escape to this summer
You’ve been working hard all seasons and summer is your time to play hard. Visions of the perfect relaxed environment are dancing in your head when you’re clicking on the search bars to find the perfect summer destination. You picture the first summer holiday you can remember. It involves family, friends, travelling to exotic places, indulging in adventure sports and losing … [Read more...] about Destination Azerbaijan: The perfect place to escape to this summer
Best places to spend your summer in Azerbaijan
Enjoy a memorable summer vacation with Azerbaijan’s greatest attractions Summer has always been the most interesting season. The season of cheerful spirit and carefree days and the things happening during this season are valuable to remember. That’s why Azerbaijan is your perfect selection. An Azerbaijani summer vacation will give you and your family choices for a unique … [Read more...] about Best places to spend your summer in Azerbaijan