Stuart Chronicles: A Stroll through the 17th Century Tapestry
Enter the world of the Stuarts and traverse the captivating landscapes of the 17th century with The Time Traveller’s Guild. Our dedicated blog category, “17th Century,” invites you to explore an era marked by political upheaval, cultural revolutions, and the dramatic shifts that unfolded across Britain and beyond. Join us as we unravel the intricate threads of history that shaped the Stuart Chronicles.
Date: May 20thCategory: Visual Culture | Historical Resistance | Art & Activism Before social media, before newsprint, before TikToks and Threads, there were walls.And people with glue. For centuries, protest posters have spoken truth to power — sometimes in type,…
Date: May 15thCategory: Hidden Histories | Resistance & Subversion | Travel Beneath the cobbled lanes and grand facades of London lies another city — darker, quieter, and once brimming with secrets. A city of hidden tunnels, forgotten meeting places, illicit…
Date: May 10thCategory: Cultural History | Hidden Resistance Forget your local hipster café with oat milk and ironic signage. The original coffeehouses were hotbeds of radical thought, literary subversion, and political scheming — and that’s before the second cup. In…
Attention time travellers with a penchant for pampering and a need to unwind: World Spa Day is your ticket to serenity across centuries. This celebration of rejuvenation and self-care offers the perfect opportunity to explore the origins and evolution of…
Attention time travellers with an interest in finance and innovation: February 16, 1659, marks a pivotal moment in British economic history—the first recorded use of a cheque. This leap in financial convenience would revolutionize commerce and banking, paving the way…
Step into one of the most dramatic weeks in British history: February 13, 1688, when the “Glorious Revolution” reached its zenith. The Protestant William of Orange and his wife Mary ascended to the English throne, displacing the Catholic King James…
Attention time travellers and history enthusiasts: February 13th marks the anniversary of the Glencoe Massacre, one of Scotland’s most infamous episodes. Set against the dramatic backdrop of the Scottish Highlands, this dark tale of betrayal and bloodshed in 1692 is…
Set your time machines to February 6, 1665, and prepare to step into a London brimming with intrigue, grandeur, and the birth of a future queen. Queen Anne, destined to be the last of the Stuart monarchs, was born on…
Pack your finest 17th-century garb and prepare for a week-long escape to London in February 1650, a city buzzing with intrigue, theatre, and a touch of scandal. This particular time-travel destination coincides with the birth of Nell Gwyn, the future…
For time travellers seeking to uncover tales of generosity, mystery, and historical intrigue, Carlow’s Charity is an enduring example of philanthropy with a fascinating twist. Located in the historic market town of Carlow in Ireland, this centuries-old charitable tradition offers…
