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.
Attention time travellers and literary enthusiasts: set your sights on Portsmouth in February 1812, where a baby named Charles Dickens has just entered the world. This future titan of literature would go on to create unforgettable characters, from Ebenezer Scrooge…
February is a time for reflection, education, and celebration as we honour LGBT+ History Month. For time travellers, it’s an opportunity to explore the journeys, struggles, and triumphs of a community that has always existed yet often had to fight…
For time travellers interested in the intersection of politics, wealth, and a good dose of history, Forty Shilling Day is a fascinating point of focus. While it might sound like a shopping spree from a bygone era, it’s actually a…
Dust off your passports and prepare for an adventure, time travellers, because we’re heading to Paris, on January 31, 1893, to witness the birth of Dame Freya Stark, one of the 20th century’s most intrepid explorers and travel writers. Born…
Grab your helmets and brace yourselves, time travellers, because we’re venturing north to the rugged Shetland Islands for Lerwick’s Up Helly Aa, the largest Viking fire festival in Europe. Held annually on the last Tuesday of January, this fiery extravaganza…
Dust off your explorer’s hat and ready your journal, time travellers, because we’re journeying to Denbigh, Wales, on January 28, 1841, to witness the birth of one of history’s most intriguing and controversial figures: Sir Henry Morton Stanley. Known for…
Polish your boots and prepare to step into the light, time travellers, because we’re heading to London, England, on January 28, 1807, the night the city became the first in the world to be illuminated by gas streetlights. This revolutionary…
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…
