Era Echoes: Navigating the Tides of Time
Welcome to “Era,” the captivating category where the ebb and flow of time are unveiled in all their majesty. Embark on a transcendent journey through the ages, as The Time Traveller’s Guild guides you through the pivotal epochs that have shaped the course of history. Each sub-category within “Era” opens a portal to a distinct period, inviting you to explore, understand, and relish the unique tapestry of human existence.
Pack your thickest woollens, time travellers, because we’re venturing to the coldest place on Earth: the South Pole! On January 17, 1912, Captain Robert Falcon Scott and his team of British explorers achieved their dream of reaching this icy frontier.…
Time travellers, dust off your mugs and prepare to sing to the apple trees! If you’re looking for a quirky blend of pagan ritual, English countryside charm, and plenty of cider, head to the village of Carhampton in Somerset, where…
Calling all dragon enthusiasts, myth-seekers, and fantasy aficionados—January 16th is officially Appreciate a Dragon Day, the perfect excuse to pay tribute to the most captivating creatures of myth and legend. From their shimmering scales to their formidable breath (whether it’s…
Set your chronometers to January 16, 1780, time travellers, and prepare for an action-packed journey to the waters off Cape St. Vincent in southern Portugal. Here, British forces under Admiral George Brydges Rodney deliver a stunning naval victory over the…
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…
Dust off your best ruff and get ready to bow (or curtsy), time travellers, because we’re heading to Westminster Abbey on January 15, 1559, to witness the coronation of Elizabeth I, one of England’s most iconic monarchs. At just 25…
Pack your travel journal and prepare to witness history in the making, time travellers, as we journey to Atlanta, Georgia, on January 15, 1929, the day Martin Luther King Jr. was born. This southern city, buzzing with jazz and the…
Pack your telescopes and a sense of wonder, time travellers, because we’re heading to Greenwich, London, on January 14, 1742, to reflect on the life and legacy of Sir Edmund Halley, one of history’s most brilliant astronomers. Known best for…
Step into the world of Edwardian London, time travellers, where the smoky streets of Hampstead gave rise to a man who would come to define elegance, glamour, and the art of the photograph. On January 14, 1904, Sir Cecil Beaton,…
If you’re a time traveller seeking an excuse to toast the coldest part of the year while unearthing some fascinating medieval traditions, mark your calendar for St Hilary’s Day, celebrated on January 13th. Once an important date in the medieval…
