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 22ndCategory: Hidden Histories | Craft as Protest | Resistance & Espionage Forget digital encryption — the original resistance tech was needle and thread. For centuries, especially in times of war and oppression, textiles became a secret language. Quilts,…
Date: May 21stCategory: Hidden Histories | Labour & Resistance | Industrial Revolution Say the word “Luddite” today and you’ll likely hear: “Oh, you mean people who hate technology?” But that’s a gross injustice to the original Luddites — skilled workers,…
Date: May 17thCategory: Historical Travel | Working-Class Resistance | Weekend Guide What do a handful of farm labourers, a shady oath, and a tree with a name have in common? They sparked a movement. Nestled in the quiet Dorset countryside…
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…
