Tudor Tides: Navigating the 16th Century in The Time Traveller’s Almanac
Step into the Tudor era with The Time Traveller’s Guild as we unveil the captivating narratives, intricate courtly dramas, and global expeditions that defined the 16th century. In our dedicated blog category, “16th Century,” we invite you to explore the reigns of Tudor monarchs, the flourishing arts, and the seismic shifts that echoed through this transformative period.
Dust off your best ruff and get ready to bow (or curtsy), time travellers, because we’re heading to Westminster Abbey on January 15, 1559, to witness the coronation of Elizabeth I, one of England’s most iconic monarchs. At just 25…
Pack your lucky charms, time travellers, because we’re heading to London, England, on January 11, 1569, for a landmark event in financial innovation and civic fundraising: the first state lottery in England. With tickets on sale at the West Door…
Pack your bags for Calais, France, in January 1558, and prepare to witness the final chapter of England’s centuries-long foothold on the Continent. On January 7, 1558, English forces were ousted from this strategically vital port by the French, marking…
A centuries-old tradition proving that even a penny can spread a wealth of Christmas cheer. In the historic market town of Sherborne, Dorset, Christmas isn’t just about carols, crackers, and mince pies—it’s also about pennies. The Sherborne Christmas Penny Dole…
Witness history flowing through the pipes as Londoners receive running water for the first time since the Romans packed up their aqueducts. On December 24, 1508, after centuries of fetching water from wells, rivers, and communal pumps, the residents of…
Celebrate Tom Bawcock’s Eve, where fish pies and folklore come together in a charming Cornish village Nestled on the rugged Cornish coastline, the fishing village of Mousehole (pronounced “Mowzel”) lights up on December 23rd for one of the quirkiest and…
Witness the arrival of the Old Pretender and the dramatic unfolding of the Jacobite rebellion. On December 22, 1715, James Edward Stuart, also known as the Old Pretender and son of the deposed King James II, landed in Peterhead, north-east…
Witness the arrival of a queen whose life would be defined by intrigue, power, and tragedy in the heart of Renaissance Scotland. On December 8, 1542, Mary Stuart—better known as Mary, Queen of Scots—was born at Linlithgow Palace. Destined to…
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…
Picture this: It’s a chilly autumn day in Wittenberg, Germany, on the eve of All Saints’ Day, 1517. People are busy preparing for the holy day, maybe polishing up relics or muttering their prayers. Then, along comes a monk with…
