Whispers of the Past: Journeying Through the 14th Century
Step into the enchanting corridors of history as The Time Traveller’s Guild invites you to explore the captivating landscapes of the 14th century. In this dedicated category, we unravel the tales of knights, poets, plagues, and monumental shifts that defined an era caught between the echoes of medieval grandeur and the dawn of a new age. Join us on an immersive journey through time as we uncover the allure and complexities of the 1300s.
Time travellers, brace yourselves for a week-long city break in Oxford, where history, academia, and a good dose of medieval chaos collide. February 10, 1354, marks one of the most infamous events in the university town’s history: the St Scholastica…
Time travellers, ready your finest cloaks and prepare to witness history in the making. The year is 1301, the location is Caernarfon, and Edward of Caernarfon (later Edward II), son of King Edward I of England, has just been declared…
Time Travel Destination Guide: January 6, 1367 – Bordeaux, Aquitaine, and the Birth of Richard II, the Future King of England Pack your finest medieval garb and prepare for a weekend of royal festivities, intrigue, and history in Bordeaux, Aquitaine,…
Time travellers seeking chaos, camaraderie, and centuries-old tradition, take note: the Haxey Hood Game is calling your name. Held annually in the village of Haxey, North Lincolnshire, this wild medieval melee is part sport, part folklore, and 100% entertainment. Think…
In the shadow of England’s historic churches, there exists a curious and ancient tradition: the Andrews Dole. If you’re a fan of medieval history with a side of intrigue—and a pinch of bread—then this peculiar custom is worth a closer…
Step back into medieval England for a weekend of festive role reversals, pageantry, and just a touch of ecclesiastical mischief. If you’re a time traveller with a penchant for the quirky side of history, the Boy Bishop tradition is a…
Every 30 November, Scotland honours its patron saint, St Andrew, with a day of national pride, festivity, and a hearty dose of haggis. It’s a day when Scots (and those who wish they were) revel in everything from ceilidh dancing…
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…
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…
