Attention time travellers with a taste for intrigue and tragedy: February 18, 1478, marks the infamous demise of George Plantagenet, Duke of Clarence, in the Tower of London. This dramatic event unfolds during the turbulent Wars of the Roses, offering…
Attention time travellers with a penchant for political intrigue and battlefield drama: February 17, 1461, is a day that changed the course of English history. Witness the clash between Lancastrian and Yorkist forces at the Second Battle of St Albans,…
Attention time travellers with a curiosity for Victorian innovation and intellectual intrigue: set your time machine for February 16, 1822, to celebrate the birth of Sir Francis Galton, one of the 19th century’s most controversial and inventive minds. This week-long…
Attention time travellers with an interest in finance and innovation: February 16, 1659, marks a pivotal moment in British economic history—the first recorded use of a cheque. This leap in financial convenience would revolutionize commerce and banking, paving the way…
Attention time travellers and lovers of mathematical mayhem: pack your calculators and head to London for one of the most pivotal moments in modern British history. February 15, 1971, marked Decimal Day, the date when Britain bid farewell to the…
Attention time travellers with a penchant for progressive philosophy: prepare for a week-long intellectual adventure in Georgian London, where we celebrate the birth of Jeremy Bentham, the father of utilitarianism, on February 15, 1748. This high-minded city break promises a…
Attention time travellers with an appetite for intellectual adventure: February 14, 1766, is not just a day for lovers but also for lovers of thought-provoking debates on population, economics, and human survival. Journey to Georgian England to mark the birth…
Attention time travellers and seekers of British charm: Somerleyton’s Penny and Bun Day is your ticket to a delightful mix of history, community, and sweet treats. Held annually in this idyllic Suffolk village, Penny and Bun Day is a heartwarming…
Attention time travellers with a flair for intellectual rebellion: step back to 1933 and immerse yourself in the week that shook Britain’s establishment. Valentine’s Day at Oxford University wasn’t about love that year; it was about defiance, as a group…
Attention time travellers and romantics alike: February 14th marks the eternal day of love—Valentine’s Day. Whether you’re wooing a medieval noble, serenading a Victorian sweetheart, or exchanging witty notes in Regency salons, Valentine’s Day offers a kaleidoscope of eras and…
