January – named after the Roman god Janus, the god of gates and doorways who has two faces that look in opposite directions – the year past and the year to come.
When it comes to quirky New Year traditions, the Mapleton Bridge Jump might just take the plunge—literally. Each New Year’s Day, thrill-seekers, locals, and a fair few bemused onlookers gather in the charming village of Mapleton, Derbyshire, to watch (or…
When it comes to quirky British traditions, the Ponteland Wheelbarrow Race ranks high on the list. Held annually on New Year’s Day in the picturesque Northumberland village of Ponteland, this race isn’t your average sprint. It’s a madcap dash through…
In the rolling Shropshire hills, nestled amidst ancient stone walls and centuries-old oak trees, lies the quaint village of Winsbury. But don’t let its picturesque charm fool you—Winsbury is home to one of England’s quirkiest traditions: the Winsbury Dole. This…
If New Year’s Eve is a polite handshake with the year ahead, Scottish Hogmanay is a full-on, whisky-fuelled bear hug. Forget the glittery countdowns and resolutions destined to fail—Hogmanay is where the real magic happens. This uniquely Scottish celebration is…
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).…
Greetings, esteemed time travellers! Brace yourselves for a transcendent journey with The Time Traveller’s Guild as we venture back to the pivotal year of 1265, where history was made as England convened its first-ever Parliament at Westminster Hall in London.…
Pack your bags and set your time dials for the 15th of January, 1559. For this trip, will be landing in the heart of London, right at the centre of it all – Westminster Abbey. This grand, gothic church has…
The stress of present buying, the turkey is defrosted and the threat of family fighting is all done and dusted for another year, all you need to do is pack away the decorations before the 12thnight of Christmas in order…
