One of the newer months within the calendar (the Romans didn’t include winter) February was originally the last month of the year.
It is named after the Roman festival of purification Februa, however, contenders for the title were the old English names of Solmonath (meaning mud month) and Kale-monath (meaning cabbage month).
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,…
Attention time travellers, history buffs, and aspiring scientists: February 11th is the International Day of Women in Science, a day to honour the incredible contributions of women to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). From ancient alchemists to modern astrophysicists,…
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…
Attention, time travellers and lovers of all things delicious: February 9th is Chocolate Day, a celebration of the world’s favourite indulgence! Whether you prefer it dark, milk, or white, this is the day to honour the rich history and irresistible…
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…
