Renaissance Realms: A Time Traveler’s Guide to the 15th Century
Embark on an odyssey through the corridors of the Renaissance in our dedicated blog category, “15th Century.” The Time Traveller’s Guild invites you to explore the rich tapestry of an era where art, innovation, and intellectual fervour converged to reshape the course of history. Join us as we unravel the secrets, unveil the masterpieces, and traverse the landscapes that defined the 1400s.
If ever there was a sport that combined culinary flair, athleticism, and sheer whimsy, it would be the pancake race. This quirky tradition, celebrated on Shrove Tuesday across Britain and beyond, involves participants sprinting through streets while flipping pancakes in…
Attention time travellers with a taste for intrigue and tragedy: February 18, 1478, marks the infamous demise of George Plantagenet, Duke of Clarence, in the Tower of London. This dramatic event unfolds during the turbulent Wars of the Roses, offering…
Attention time travellers with a penchant for political intrigue and battlefield drama: February 17, 1461, is a day that changed the course of English history. Witness the clash between Lancastrian and Yorkist forces at the Second Battle of St Albans,…
Pack your finest doublets and gowns, time travellers, because we’re heading to London for a royal wedding that changed the course of English history. On January 18, 1485, Henry VII, the first Tudor king, married Elizabeth of York, uniting the…
Join the hauntingly festive tradition where each bell toll strikes a blow against evil—and probably keeps the Devil looking for earplugs. If you’ve ever fancied spending Christmas Eve in a place where history and superstition collide with the deep, resonant…
Experience the pomp, pageantry, and political spectacle of the York Sheriff’s Riding—a medieval tradition of civic pride and power. Step back into medieval England with a visit to York during the Sheriff’s Riding, a grand ceremonial procession marking the authority…
Celebrate the birth of Catherine of Aragon, the queen who reshaped Tudor England and whose life was as dramatic as any royal court intrigue. On December 16, 1485, Catherine of Aragon, the youngest daughter of Spain’s Catholic Monarchs, Ferdinand II…
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…
Witness the Birth of a King—and the Beginning of One of England’s Most Tumultuous Reigns. For history enthusiasts, royal-watchers, and time travellers seeking a truly regal experience, December 1421 in Windsor is a destination that combines pomp, politics, and a…
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,…
