Victorian Voyages: Unraveling the 19th Century Chronicle
Embark on a spellbinding journey through the epochs of the 19th century with The Time Traveller’s Guild in our dedicated blog category, “19th Century.” Traverse the sweeping landscapes of the Victorian era, where industrial revolutions, cultural shifts, and political transformations shaped the course of British history and reverberated across the globe. Join us as we delve into the intricacies of this century, revealing the stories, inventions, and societal changes that define the rich tapestry of the 1800s.
Date: May 7thCategory: History & Style | Women in Resistance If you think Victorian fashion was all fainting couches and feathered bonnets, think again. Beneath the petticoats, behind the bustles, and stitched into every tightly-buttoned bodice was a powerful message:…
Date: May 5thCategory: Historical Travel | Women in Resistance Strap on your Edwardian boots, unfurl your sash, and fill your flask — we’re taking a walk through London like the Suffragettes did: with purpose. If you’ve ever marched for change,…
Date: May 4thCategory: Hidden Histories | Women in Resistance You may know May 4th as Star Wars Day — but in the grand tradition of rebellion, we think it’s time to honour some real rebels in real empires. While Jedi…
Date: May 3rdCategory: Resistance & Resilience | Literature & Culture Some revolutions begin with a gunshot. Others begin with a sentence. From pamphlets that shook empires to novels banned by regimes, the written word has always been one of history’s…
Date: May 1stCategory: Resistance & Resilience | Travel Through Time If you feel an urge to wear a flower crown, wield a banner, or shout in unison with a crowd on May 1st, you’re in good company — and excellent…
Trains are massive, powerful machines—hundreds of tonnes of steel, steam, and motion. Surely something so enormous couldn’t just disappear… or could it? Across history, mysterious cases of lost locomotives have baffled railway historians, conspiracy theorists, and ghost hunters alike. Whether…
Once upon a time, train stations were purely functional spaces—places to board, disembark, or perhaps grab a quick cup of tea in a modest refreshment room. But over the years, these transport hubs have transformed into sprawling shopping centres, complete…
Britain’s railway network is full of hidden secrets—from private tracks and underground tunnels to forbidden military railways and secret train lines that the public can’t access. While most people know about the major passenger railways, there are dozens of secret…
Beneath Britain’s cities, hills, and countryside, forgotten railway tunnels lie hidden—some sealed off for decades, others quietly repurposed, and a few still rumored to echo with ghostly footsteps. These tunnels once carried steam trains through mountains, under cities, and across…
For as long as railways have existed, they have been surrounded by mystery, folklore, and ghostly legends. From haunted tunnels and phantom trains to railway workers who refuse to leave their posts—even in death, the British railway system is full…
