24th–30th June 2024 - Broadchalke, Salisbury
As we pass the half-way point of CVHF13, here are a selection of snaps from Day Four where even the heavy rain couldn’t dampen our mood. Speakers included Antony Beevor, Artemis Cooper and Anne de Courcy. Photos courtesy of John Fry. For regular updates and news, do follow us on Twitter @CVHISTORYFEST
Xander Drury catches up with Charles Moore on Day Three of the Chalke Valley History Festival 2013. As the authorized biographer of Margaret Thatcher, he discusses his approach to the first volume ‘Not For Turning’ and speculates her place in history. Camera: John E Fry
As CVHF13 confidently marches on towards the half-way point, here are some of the best photos from Day Three courtesy of John Fry. Speakers include Tom Holland, Charles Moore and Anne Applebaum. For regular updates and news, do follow us on Twitter @CVHISTORYFEST
Xander Drury interviews leading classicist Tom Holland at the Chalke Valley History Festival 2013, shedding light on his love for cricket, his thoughts on the fall of the Roman Empire and his excitement ahead of debating alongside Boris Johnson on Saturday. Camera: John E Fry
Following his talk on the ‘Cockleshell Heroes’, Xander Drury caught up with Paddy Ashdown as he discusses his latest book and shares his thoughts on the 2015 General Election and the changes to the history curriculum. Camera: John E Fry
Click the link below to listen to an interview with Stephen Alford following his talk on the influence of spies and espionage during the reign of Elizabeth I. Interviewer: Xander Drury. Stephen Alford Interview
Some of the best shots from Day Two of CVHF13 courtesy of John Fry, capturing an absolutely glorious Tuesday in Wiltshire with Paddy Ashdown, Stephen Alford and David Carpenter all in the spotlight (and sunlight). For regular updates and news, do follow us on Twitter @CVHISTORYFEST
Best of the photos from Day One of Chalke Valley History Festival 2013, with Tom Holland, Laurence Rees and James Holland amongst the speakers taking centre stage. Photos provided by the brilliant John Fry. For regular updates and news, do follow us on Twitter @CVHISTORYFEST
Click the link below to listen to a brief conversation with historian Laurence Rees, author of ‘The Dark Charisma of Adolf Hitler’. Interviewer: Xander Drury Interview with Laurence Rees
A selection of photos from Day One of the CVHF Schools’ Festival as students from across the country feasted on a plethora of talks given by leading historians including Laurence Rees, James Holland and Chris Lloyd.
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