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).
Pack your woollen scarves, lace up your vintage boots, and set your time machines for February 1, 1915. The destination? Stoke-on-Trent, a city in Staffordshire known for its industrial heritage, famed pottery, and, most importantly, the birth of a sporting…
If the gloom of winter has you dreaming of brighter days, set your time machine to February 1st and journey back to ancient Celtic lands for Imbolc. Celebrated at the midpoint between the winter solstice and the spring equinox, this…
Welcome, time travellers! Dust off your parasols, button up your frock coats, and set your temporal dials for the turn of the 20th century. The date: February 1, 1901. The place: Portsmouth, England. The occasion? A city cloaked in mourning…
On the banks of the River Tweed, nestled on the England-Scotland border, lies the quaint village of Norham. Today, it is a sleepy settlement known for its picturesque surroundings and the imposing ruins of Norham Castle. But delve into its…
Pack your red envelopes and brush up on your zodiac, time travellers! It’s time to celebrate the Chinese New Year, or Lunar New Year, the most vibrant and significant festival in the Chinese calendar. Whether you’re heading to ancient China…
If time were a tapestry, the Leap Day would be one of its most intricate threads. In the grand fabric of time, it’s the peculiar, blue toadstool popping up in fields of clocks and calendars. Baffling, yes, but essential in…
In a world where love letters dance across oceans of internet waves and crimson roses herald the passage of an amorous calendar date, where did the story of Valentine’s Day truly begin? Here, we unravel the intricate threads of this…
As members of The Time Traveller’s Guild, we’re accustomed to hopping between epochs, witnessing the unfolding of traditions and the peculiar customs that define different ages. Today, let’s set our dials to explore the deliciously intriguing history of Pancake Day,…
Welcome to the Time Traveller’s Guild, where we explore the world through a unique lens – time travel! For this trip, we are taking you on an exciting adventure to celebrate Lunar New Year (also known as Chinese New Year).…
