Events Europe Åhus, Sweden gains city privileges. King Sverker I of Sweden is deposed and succeeded by Eric IX of Sweden. The city of Airdrie, Scotland is founded. The title Earl of Bedford is created in England. Cubbie Roo's Castle is built on Wyre, Orkney. The Mersey Ferry begins running between Liverpool and Birkenhead. Christchurch Priory is founded in Dorset, England. Castle Rising is built in Norfolk, England by William d'Aubigny, 1st Earl of Arundel. The University of Pa… (More on 1150)