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.
Pack your pocket watches and sharpen your wits, time travellers, because we’re journeying to Daresbury, Cheshire, on January 27, 1832, to witness the birth of one of literature’s most enigmatic figures: Charles Lutwidge Dodgson, better known to the world as…
Pack your desert boots and dust off your military maps, time travellers, because we’re heading to Khartoum, Sudan, on January 26, 1885, to witness one of the most dramatic and tragic events of the Victorian era: the death of General…
Iron your military uniforms and brush up on your leadership quotes, time travellers, because we’re heading to Little Rock, Arkansas, on January 26, 1880, to witness the birth of one of America’s most iconic military figures: General Douglas MacArthur. A…
Dust off your gavel and brush up on your legal jargon, time travellers, because we’re heading to Whitchurch, Hampshire, on January 23, 1899, to witness the birth of Alfred Thompson Denning, better known as Lord Denning, one of Britain’s most…
Prepare your safari gear and your sense of history, time travellers, because we’re venturing to Natal Province, South Africa, on January 22, 1879, to witness one of the most dramatic and sobering events of the Victorian era: the Battle of…
Grab your quills and adjust your waistcoats, time travellers, because we’re heading to London, England, on January 21, 1846, for the launch of The Daily News, a bold new newspaper with none other than literary legend Charles Dickens at the…
Pack your umbrellas, time travellers, because we’re heading to Manchester, England, on January 17, 1863, to witness the arrival of a future statesman who would leave an indelible mark on British history. David Lloyd George, born into humble beginnings, would…
Pack your notebooks, time travellers, because we’re heading to Toronto, Canada, on January 16, 1894, to celebrate the birth of Roy Herbert Thomson, better known as Lord Thomson of Fleet. This visionary businessman would rise from humble beginnings to become…
Calling all politically curious time travellers! Set your coordinates for January 13, 1893, and head to Bradford, England, where history is being made at a fiery meeting that births the Independent Labour Party (ILP). This pivotal moment marks the foundation…
Saddle up, time travellers! We’re heading to Cheltenham, England, on January 11, 1857, to witness the birth of Fred Archer, a jockey whose unparalleled talent and flair would make him the most celebrated horse racing legend of the Victorian era.…
