Wanderlust Chronicles: A Sojourn Through British and Global Destinations
Embark on a boundless adventure with The Time Traveller’s Guild in our all-encompassing blog category, “Travel.” This category is your passport to explore the diverse landscapes, cultural treasures, and hidden gems not only in Britain but also across the globe. Each article is a virtual journey, offering travel enthusiasts a tapestry of insights, recommendations, and stories to ignite the spirit of wanderlust.
Attention time travellers with a passion for industrial innovation and the thrill of invention: February 21, 1804, marks a pivotal moment in transportation history. British engineer Richard Trevithick demonstrated the first steam engine to run on rails, changing the way…
Part of the Rocola’s Guide to London series, this section of Rocola’s Guide to London serves as a quick-reference directory of major landmarks, railway stations, and historical sites. Although the A.B.C Gazetteer was a known separate directory of travel guides,…
A Practical Guide for Post-War London Published by R.H. & S. Rogers Ltd., Rocola’s Guide to London was a practical travel guide from the 1950s that not only helped visitors navigate the city but also placed a strong emphasis on…
Welcome to the birthplace of the man who weighed the stars and brought Einstein’s theory to light. Nestled in the picturesque Lake District, the charming market town of Kendal was the birthplace of Sir Arthur Stanley Eddington, one of the…
Gather ‘round the fire for an ancient West Country tradition of warmth, cheer, and just a dash of good old-fashioned superstition. If your idea of a good time involves roaring fires, hearty toasts, and a sprinkling of folklore, then make…
Celebrate Tom Bawcock’s Eve, where fish pies and folklore come together in a charming Cornish village Nestled on the rugged Cornish coastline, the fishing village of Mousehole (pronounced “Mowzel”) lights up on December 23rd for one of the quirkiest and…
Experience the dawn of a new era in entertainment as the BBC begins the world’s first regular radio broadcasts On December 23, 1922, the British Broadcasting Company (later Corporation) made history by transmitting the world’s first regular entertainment radio broadcast.…
Witness the arrival of the Old Pretender and the dramatic unfolding of the Jacobite rebellion. On December 22, 1715, James Edward Stuart, also known as the Old Pretender and son of the deposed King James II, landed in Peterhead, north-east…
Welcome the birth of music royalty as Maurice and Robin Gibb—two-thirds of the Bee Gees—arrive in the world to set the stage for disco domination and timeless harmonies. On December 22, 1949, twin brothers Maurice and Robin Gibb were born…
Celebrate the birth of Benjamin Disraeli—novelist, statesman, and the future Prime Minister who reshaped Victorian Britain. On December 21, 1804, Benjamin Disraeli, one of Britain’s most influential political figures and a prolific novelist, was born in London. Known for his…
