Pack your appetite for history and sponge cake, because the Baddely Cake Ceremony is a deliciously quirky tradition that blends theatre, charity, and confectionery. Celebrated annually on Epiphany (January 6) at London’s Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, this unique event has…
Time travellers seeking chaos, camaraderie, and centuries-old tradition, take note: the Haxey Hood Game is calling your name. Held annually in the village of Haxey, North Lincolnshire, this wild medieval melee is part sport, part folklore, and 100% entertainment. Think…
Mark your calendars, time travellers! Twelfth Night, celebrated on January 5th, is the grand finale of the Christmas season and the ultimate excuse for merrymaking in centuries past. This vibrant holiday was the highlight of the festive calendar, blending traditions…
Pack your sea legs, time travellers, and head to Liverpool, England, on January 5, 1818, to witness the start of an era-defining event: the launch of the first regular transatlantic shipping service between Liverpool and New York. With the maiden…
Get ready to pack your bags for the windswept beauty of Galway, Ireland, on January 5, 1787, where the future historian and genealogist Sir John Burke is born. A man who would go on to immortalise aristocratic lineages with his…
For thrill-seekers and history buffs alike, January 4, 1967, at Coniston Water in the Lake District is a moment of electrifying ambition and poignant tragedy. On this day, Donald Campbell, Britain’s legendary speed record chaser, made his ill-fated attempt to…
Get ready to step back in time to the charming seaside town of Tenby, Wales, on a crisp winter’s day in 1878. This picturesque spot, known for its colourful houses and sandy beaches, also happens to be the birthplace of…
Ready your pith helmets and prepare for a jaunt to one of the most exciting archaeological moments in history: January 3, 1924, in Luxor, Egypt. On this day, Howard Carter, the indefatigable British archaeologist, pried open the door to the…
Pack your imagination and your finest Victorian attire—on January 3, 1892, the literary legend John Ronald Reuel Tolkien, better known as J.R.R. Tolkien, is born in Bloemfontein, Orange Free State (modern-day South Africa). This unassuming day will mark the beginning…
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…
