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10 Obscure Haunted Sites in the UK You’ve Never Heard Of
When it comes to haunted places, the UK is rife with eerie castles, ancient manors, and dark forests. While sites like the Tower of London and Edinburgh Castle dominate ghost tours and television documentaries, there are far more chilling and lesser-known spots brimming with terrifying legends and supernatural activity. Many of these places are tucked…
10 Bizarre Rituals from the Victorian Era
The Victorian era (1837–1901) was a time of extraordinary social, scientific, and technological changes, and while many of these advancements are well documented, the more unusual customs and rituals of the time are often forgotten. Amid the strict moral codes, there were strange and downright bizarre practices that pervaded everyday life, particularly in the realms…
Exploring St. David’s Day: A Time Traveller’s Perspective
Imagine stepping out of the bustling streets of today and into the breathtaking Welsh landscape, centuries ago. The untamed beauty of the valleys, the rolling hills, and the rugged coastline remain as constant as the culture, steeped in tradition, that has shaped it. A time traveller’s dream destination, particularly on St. David’s Day – the…
Unlocking the Mysteries of Leap Day: A Time Traveller’s Perspective
If time were a tapestry, the Leap Day would be one of its most intricate threads. In the grand fabric of time, it’s the peculiar, blue toadstool popping up in fields of clocks and calendars. Baffling, yes, but essential in its own right. Journey with me through the history and the hypothetical, as we ponder…
Ballater: “The Queen” Newspaper Book of Travel: 1907
The Travel Guide The Book of Travel guides were published almost yearly and generally followed a pattern of containing a paragraph or two on most locations in the UK, Europe, Eastern Mediterranean, Africa and Russia, along with travel tips, maps, illustrations, helpful contacts and advertisements. For information about the book “The Queen” Newspaper Book of…
Ballachulish: “The Queen” Newspaper Book of Travel: 1907
The Travel Guide The Book of Travel guides were published almost yearly and generally followed a pattern of containing a paragraph or two on most locations in the UK, Europe, Eastern Mediterranean, Africa and Russia, along with travel tips, maps, illustrations, helpful contacts and advertisements. For information about the book “The Queen” Newspaper Book of…
Bala: “The Queen” Newspaper Book of Travel: 1907
The Travel Guide The Book of Travel guides were published almost yearly and generally followed a pattern of containing a paragraph or two on most locations in the UK, Europe, Eastern Mediterranean, Africa and Russia, along with travel tips, maps, illustrations, helpful contacts and advertisements. For information about the book “The Queen” Newspaper Book of…
Bakewell: “The Queen” Newspaper Book of Travel: 1907
The Travel Guide The Book of Travel guides were published almost yearly and generally followed a pattern of containing a paragraph or two on most locations in the UK, Europe, Eastern Mediterranean, Africa and Russia, along with travel tips, maps, illustrations, helpful contacts and advertisements. For information about the book “The Queen” Newspaper Book of…
Babbacombe: “The Queen” Newspaper Book of Travel: 1907
The Travel Guide The Book of Travel guides were published almost yearly and generally followed a pattern of containing a paragraph or two on most locations in the UK, Europe, Eastern Mediterranean, Africa and Russia, along with travel tips, maps, illustrations, helpful contacts and advertisements. For information about the book “The Queen” Newspaper Book of…
Ayr: “The Queen” Newspaper Book of Travel: 1907
The Travel Guide The Book of Travel guides were published almost yearly and generally followed a pattern of containing a paragraph or two on most locations in the UK, Europe, Eastern Mediterranean, Africa and Russia, along with travel tips, maps, illustrations, helpful contacts and advertisements. For information about the book “The Queen” Newspaper Book of…
Aviemore: “The Queen” Newspaper Book of Travel: 1907
The Travel Guide The Book of Travel guides were published almost yearly and generally followed a pattern of containing a paragraph or two on most locations in the UK, Europe, Eastern Mediterranean, Africa and Russia, along with travel tips, maps, illustrations, helpful contacts and advertisements. For information about the book “The Queen” Newspaper Book of…
Ascot: “The Queen” Newspaper Book of Travel: 1907
The Travel Guide The Book of Travel guides were published almost yearly and generally followed a pattern of containing a paragraph or two on most locations in the UK, Europe, Eastern Mediterranean, Africa and Russia, along with travel tips, maps, illustrations, helpful contacts and advertisements. For information about the book “The Queen” Newspaper Book of…
Arthog: “The Queen” Newspaper Book of Travel: 1907
The Travel Guide The Book of Travel guides were published almost yearly and generally followed a pattern of containing a paragraph or two on most locations in the UK, Europe, Eastern Mediterranean, Africa and Russia, along with travel tips, maps, illustrations, helpful contacts and advertisements. For information about the book “The Queen” Newspaper Book of…
Arnside: “The Queen” Newspaper Book of Travel: 1907
The Travel Guide The Book of Travel guides were published almost yearly and generally followed a pattern of containing a paragraph or two on most locations in the UK, Europe, Eastern Mediterranean, Africa and Russia, along with travel tips, maps, illustrations, helpful contacts and advertisements. For information about the book “The Queen” Newspaper Book of…
Arbroath: “The Queen” Newspaper Book of Travel: 1907
The Travel Guide The Book of Travel guides were published almost yearly and generally followed a pattern of containing a paragraph or two on most locations in the UK, Europe, Eastern Mediterranean, Africa and Russia, along with travel tips, maps, illustrations, helpful contacts and advertisements. For information about the book “The Queen” Newspaper Book of…
Ambleside: “The Queen” Newspaper Book of Travel: 1907
The Travel Guide The Book of Travel guides were published almost yearly and generally followed a pattern of containing a paragraph or two on most locations in the UK, Europe, Eastern Mediterranean, Africa and Russia, along with travel tips, maps, illustrations, helpful contacts and advertisements. For information about the book “The Queen” Newspaper Book of…
Aldeburgh-on-Sea: “The Queen” Newspaper Book of Travel: 1907
The Travel Guide The Book of Travel guides were published almost yearly and generally followed a pattern of containing a paragraph or two on most locations in the UK, Europe, Eastern Mediterranean, Africa and Russia, along with travel tips, maps, illustrations, helpful contacts and advertisements. For information about the book “The Queen” Newspaper Book of…
Achill: “The Queen” Newspaper Book of Travel: 1907
The Travel Guide The Book of Travel guides were published almost yearly and generally followed a pattern of containing a paragraph or two on most locations in the UK, Europe, Eastern Mediterranean, Africa and Russia, along with travel tips, maps, illustrations, helpful contacts and advertisements. For information about the book “The Queen” Newspaper Book of…
Aberystwyth: “The Queen” Newspaper Book of Travel: 1907
The Travel Guide The Book of Travel guides were published almost yearly and generally followed a pattern of containing a paragraph or two on most locations in the UK, Europe, Eastern Mediterranean, Africa and Russia, along with travel tips, maps, illustrations, helpful contacts and advertisements. For information about the book “The Queen” Newspaper Book of…
Aberfeldy: “The Queen” Newspaper Book of Travel: 1907
The Travel Guide The Book of Travel guides were published almost yearly and generally followed a pattern of containing a paragraph or two on most locations in the UK, Europe, Eastern Mediterranean, Africa and Russia, along with travel tips, maps, illustrations, helpful contacts and advertisements. For information about the book “The Queen” Newspaper Book of…
Aberdovey: “The Queen” Newspaper Book of Travel: 1907
The Travel Guide The Book of Travel guides were published almost yearly and generally followed a pattern of containing a paragraph or two on most locations in the UK, Europe, Eastern Mediterranean, Africa and Russia, along with travel tips, maps, illustrations, helpful contacts and advertisements. For information about the book “The Queen” Newspaper Book of…
Aberdeen: “The Queen” Newspaper Book of Travel: 1907
The Travel Guide The Book of Travel guides were published almost yearly and generally followed a pattern of containing a paragraph or two on most locations in the UK, Europe, Eastern Mediterranean, Africa and Russia, along with travel tips, maps, illustrations, helpful contacts and advertisements. For information about the book “The Queen” Newspaper Book of…
“The Queen” Newspaper Book of Travel a Guide to Home and Foreign Resorts: 1907
“The Queen” Newspaper As the title suggests the Book of Travel is the fourth edition of a guide compiled by the newspaper’s Travel Editor – M. Hornsby and published by “The Queen” newspaper (now known as Harper’s Bazaar). The guides were published almost yearly and generally followed a pattern of containing a paragraph or two…
Exploring the Rich Tapestry of Valentine’s Day Through Time
In a world where love letters dance across oceans of internet waves and crimson roses herald the passage of an amorous calendar date, where did the story of Valentine’s Day truly begin? Here, we unravel the intricate threads of this most enigmatic and cherished solemnity to fellow dreamers, history aficionados, and romance purists. In the…
The Flipping History of Pancake Day: A Time Traveller’s Guide
As members of The Time Traveller’s Guild, we’re accustomed to hopping between epochs, witnessing the unfolding of traditions and the peculiar customs that define different ages. Today, let’s set our dials to explore the deliciously intriguing history of Pancake Day, or as it’s more formally known, Shrove Tuesday, and discover how this culinary tradition became…
The Time Traveller’s Guild: A Lunar New Year Itinerary
Welcome to the Time Traveller’s Guild, where we explore the world through a unique lens – time travel! For this trip, we are taking you on an exciting adventure to celebrate Lunar New Year (also known as Chinese New Year). This is a holiday that is celebrated by millions of people around the world and…
A Journey Through Time: Exploring England’s First Parliament
Greetings, esteemed time travellers! Brace yourselves for a transcendent journey with The Time Traveller’s Guild as we venture back to the pivotal year of 1265, where history was made as England convened its first-ever Parliament at Westminster Hall in London. Join us on this extraordinary itinerary that will allow you to witness the birth of…
Exploring Elizabethan England: A Time Traveller’s Visitors Guide
Pack your bags and set your time dials for the 15th of January, 1559. For this trip, will be landing in the heart of London, right at the centre of it all – Westminster Abbey. This grand, gothic church has been the setting for every coronation since 1066, and it’s here that we’ll witness the…
Uncovering History at The Eisenhower Centre, Bloomsbury, London
13 Chenies St, Bloomsbury, London WC1E 7EY Nestled away on Chenies Street, amidst the bustling heart of Bloomsbury, lies a building that defies convention. Despite its inconspicuous appearance, this structure bears the unmistakable design of the London Underground – a relic of its past incarnation. Originally constructed in the 1930s as part of the Northern…
April Fools, a Publisher’s Typo and Thanks for all the Fish
While not strictly a national day with specific planned events, April Fools Day has been a fixed day of mischief for centuries in most of the western world. However, no-one has a clear reason to why or how the practice got started. Here are three out of the hundreds of possible theories: Theory 1: Calendar…
Luxury Redefined: Grosvenor House Hotel
Indulge in timeless elegance at Grosvenor House Hotel, an iconic establishment overlooking Park Lane in London. With its proximity to Hyde Park and Buckingham Palace, this historic hotel offers unparalleled luxury and convenience. From its inception in 1929, Grosvenor House Hotel has been synonymous with sophistication and comfort, setting the standard for luxury hospitality. A…
12th Night Fruitcake, Wassailers and Three Kings walk into a barn…
The stress of present buying, the turkey is defrosted and the threat of family fighting is all done and dusted for another year, all you need to do is pack away the decorations before the 12thnight of Christmas in order to avoid bad luck for the rest of the year. However, 12thNight was once considered…
Welcome to the Time Traveller’s Guild
Welcome to The Time Traveller’s Guild. Come on in. Feel free to browse… This is a place for everything time and space-related. Lifestyle, histories, possible futures, travel, food and everything in between. A place for those who dare to live and dream in more than one era. A place for those who are happy to…
Discover Timeless Luxury at the Great Northern Hotel
Situated within the historic King’s Cross Station on Pancras Road, London, the Great Northern Hotel has been a beacon of hospitality since its opening in 1854. Designed as one of the very first train station hotels, it embodies the opulence of the steam age and continues to serve as the ultimate pit-stop for travellers. Luxurious…
Step into Timeless Elegance at Claridge’s Hotel
Located on Brook Street in London’s prestigious Mayfair district, Claridge’s Hotel has been a beacon of luxury since its inception in 1854. Originally a single house hotel, it quickly expanded to encompass the epitome of art deco opulence, rivaling its esteemed neighbour, Brown’s Hotel. Luxurious Offerings at Claridge’s Indulge in the height of luxury with…
Step Back in Time at Brown’s Hotel: A Luxurious London Legacy
Nestled in the heart of London on Albemarle Street, Brown’s Hotel stands as a beacon of luxury and history. Since its grand opening in 1837, this prestigious hotel has welcomed an array of distinguished guests, from royalty like Queen Victoria to luminaries of science and literature. With its prime location just a stone’s throw from…