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.
Dust off your best ruff and get ready to bow (or curtsy), time travellers, because we’re heading to Westminster Abbey on January 15, 1559, to witness the coronation of Elizabeth I, one of England’s most iconic monarchs. At just 25…
Pack your travel journal and prepare to witness history in the making, time travellers, as we journey to Atlanta, Georgia, on January 15, 1929, the day Martin Luther King Jr. was born. This southern city, buzzing with jazz and the…
Pack your telescopes and a sense of wonder, time travellers, because we’re heading to Greenwich, London, on January 14, 1742, to reflect on the life and legacy of Sir Edmund Halley, one of history’s most brilliant astronomers. Known best for…
Step into the world of Edwardian London, time travellers, where the smoky streets of Hampstead gave rise to a man who would come to define elegance, glamour, and the art of the photograph. On January 14, 1904, Sir Cecil Beaton,…
If you’re a time traveller seeking an excuse to toast the coldest part of the year while unearthing some fascinating medieval traditions, mark your calendar for St Hilary’s Day, celebrated on January 13th. Once an important date in the medieval…
If you’ve ever wished for a second chance to celebrate New Year’s—or just an excuse to party a little longer—then Hen Galan, the Old New Year, is your time-travelling destination. Held on January 13th, this uniquely Welsh festival harks back…
Pack your marmalade sandwiches, time travellers, and head to Newbury, England, on January 13, 1926, for a truly heartwarming trip. This quaint Berkshire market town is the birthplace of Michael Bond, the beloved creator of Paddington Bear. His tales of…
Calling all politically curious time travellers! Set your coordinates for January 13, 1893, and head to Bradford, England, where history is being made at a fiery meeting that births the Independent Labour Party (ILP). This pivotal moment marks the foundation…
For time travellers seeking a quirky blend of rural charm, eccentricity, and history, head to the Whittlesea Straw Bear Festival in the Cambridgeshire market town of Whittlesey. Held annually in mid-January, this delightfully odd event revolves around a straw-covered “bear”…
If your time-travelling heart longs for a New Year’s celebration steeped in history, community, and a splash of whisky, set your coordinates for Old Calendar Hogmanay. Held on January 12th, this Scottish festival offers a delightful twist on the traditional…
