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,…
The UK’s railway stations are more than just bustling transit hubs—they’re places steeped in history, mystery, and, in some cases, ghostly legends. With the rise and fall of the railway age, these stations have witnessed fatal accidents, wartime tragedies, and…
For as long as railways have existed, they have been surrounded by mystery, folklore, and ghostly legends. From haunted tunnels and phantom trains to railway workers who refuse to leave their posts—even in death, the British railway system is full…
In the golden age of railway travel, railway inns and station hotels were essential for weary travelers. Whether a passenger needed a quick meal between trains, a place to rest overnight, or a lively pub to share stories, railway inns…
There’s no better way to immerse yourself in the rich and diverse history of the United Kingdom than by taking a historical walking tour. Whether you’re strolling through the narrow lanes of London’s East End, wandering around the medieval streets…
When you think of Victorian hotels, what likely springs to mind is the grandeur of opulent interiors, lush carpets, and a sense of Victorian elegance—not to mention a whiff of tea leaves and sugar cubes. These hotels were originally built…
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…
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…
