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.
Attention time travellers and curious naturalists: February 12, 1809, marks the birth of Charles Darwin, the man who would revolutionise our understanding of life on Earth. Born in the quaint market town of Shrewsbury, England, Darwin’s early environment laid the…
Attention time travellers with a penchant for the arts and sciences! February 11, 1800, marks the birth of Henry Fox Talbot, the man who would pioneer photography as we know it. Born in the picturesque village of Lacock in Wiltshire,…
Time travellers and lovers of all things Norse, take note: the Jorvik Viking Festival in York is a celebration of swords, sagas, and skalds like no other. Held annually in February, this festival brings the Viking Age roaring back to…
Time travellers, brace yourselves for a week-long city break in Oxford, where history, academia, and a good dose of medieval chaos collide. February 10, 1354, marks one of the most infamous events in the university town’s history: the St Scholastica…
Attention time travellers and hopeless romantics: February 10th is Teddy Day, a delightful occasion dedicated to the cuddliest symbol of affection—the teddy bear! Whether you’re gifting one to a loved one or keeping it for yourself (we don’t judge), this…
Time travellers, get ready to twist and shout because February 9, 1964, is the day Beatlemania officially takes over the United States! With 73 million viewers tuning in to the Ed Sullivan Show, The Beatles’ performance becomes one of the…
Prepare your time machines for a week of royal intrigue, political drama, and the tragic conclusion of one of history’s most fascinating queens. The year is 1587, and at Fotheringhay Castle, Mary, Queen of Scots, meets her end on February…
Time travellers, prepare for a week-long journey into the heart of Georgian London as we commemorate the birth of one of Britain’s most influential thinkers: John Ruskin. Born on February 8, 1819, Ruskin would go on to become a leading…
Attention, stargazers and celestial adventurers! If you’re looking for an out-of-this-world experience, the Dark Skies Festival in Yorkshire is the perfect destination. Held annually across the Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors National Parks, this festival offers a cosmic blend…
Time travellers, ready your finest cloaks and prepare to witness history in the making. The year is 1301, the location is Caernarfon, and Edward of Caernarfon (later Edward II), son of King Edward I of England, has just been declared…
