Chronicles of Ages: A Tapestry of British History
Embark on an enthralling journey through the annals of time with The Time Traveller’s Guild in our comprehensive blog category, “History.” Delve into the rich tapestry of British history, where each article serves as a portal to bygone eras, revealing the stories, events, and characters that have shaped the course of the nation. Join us as we navigate the pages of history, unraveling the narratives that echo through the centuries.
Prepare your cloaks and brush up on your Latin, time travellers, because we’re heading to London on January 20, 1265, for a truly groundbreaking event: the meeting of England’s first parliament in Westminster Hall. Convened by the rebellious Simon de…
Pull on your woollen coats and grab your best engineering diagrams, time travellers, because we’re off to Greenock, Scotland, on January 19, 1736, to witness the birth of James Watt, the man who powered the Industrial Revolution—quite literally. As an…
Fasten your goggles and grab your trench coats, time travellers, because we’re heading to the skies above East Anglia on January 19, 1915. On this fateful evening, history was made as German Zeppelin airships conducted the first-ever aerial bombardment of…
Time travellers, dust off your kilts, tune your fiddles, and prepare to be swept off your feet by Celtic Connections, Glasgow’s world-renowned celebration of Celtic music and culture. Every January, Scotland’s largest winter music festival transforms Glasgow into a hub…
Grab your quills and notebooks, time travellers, because we’re heading to London, England, on January 18, 1779, to witness the arrival of Peter Mark Roget, a man who turned his love of words into one of the most enduring contributions…
Pack your finest doublets and gowns, time travellers, because we’re heading to London for a royal wedding that changed the course of English history. On January 18, 1485, Henry VII, the first Tudor king, married Elizabeth of York, uniting the…
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…
