HISTORICAL BACKGROUND TO ALE, BEER AND THE LICENSING LAWS By John Hodges There is no actual date that can be accurately attributed to the first appearance of alcoholic beverage. It most likely occurred as a result of the natural fermentation of fruit, the ingestion of which by early man was noted for its soporific effects. … Continue reading Historical Background
Tag: Saxon
Saxon runs through this selection from the Rye’s Own archive, linking individual reports and recollections into a broader picture of local life. Stories such as “Historical Background” and “A Short History of Hastings” give the collection its range and its distinctly local texture.
A Short History of Hastings
By Tim Lambert SAXON HASTINGS Hastings began as a Saxon settlement. It was called Haesta ingas, which means Haesta’s people. By the 10th century Hastings had grown into a little market town. It even had its own mint.