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.
New Year’s Eve is a universal celebration of fireworks, fizz, and midnight resolutions you probably won’t keep. But in Scotland and parts of northern England, it’s not just about ringing in the New Year—it’s about who crosses your threshold first.…
In the shadow of England’s historic churches, there exists a curious and ancient tradition: the Andrews Dole. If you’re a fan of medieval history with a side of intrigue—and a pinch of bread—then this peculiar custom is worth a closer…
Picture this: you’ve woken up on New Year’s Day in London, possibly groggy from last night’s revelry, only to step outside and find a carnival bursting through the streets. London’s New Year’s Day Parade (LNYDP) is the city’s way of…
Ah, New Year’s Day—the one day of the year when everyone is a little sleep-deprived, slightly optimistic, and (if we’re honest) still digesting their weight in festive food. Whether you’re nursing a sore head from too much bubbly or simply…
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…
