Entries by Sarah Ewen

Rowland White interview

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Aviation expert Rowland White tells us about the changing face of space exploration and, closer to home, the fantastic air displays here at the festival. Rowland White from Chalke Valley History Trust on Vimeo.

Greg Jenner interview

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Here’s Greg Jenner, Historical Consultant to CBBC’s multi-award winning Horrible Histories talking to us about the Festival how they transformed the Horrible History books into the TV series. Greg Jenner from Chalke Valley History Trust on Vimeo.

Neil Oliver interview

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Neil Oliver talks to us about his book, Amazing Tales for Making Men out of Boys and what makes our Festival so special. Neil Oliver from Chalke Valley History Trust on Vimeo.

Dan Jones Interview

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Journalist, broadcaster and historian Dan Jones chats to us about the changing face of history and answers the big question – was Richard III really the villain Shakespeare created, or was he misunderstood? Dan Jones from Chalke Valley History Trust on Vimeo.

Kate Mosse

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International bestselling novelist, Kate Mosse OBE, talks to us about writing Historical Fiction and what inspires her to write. Kate Mosse from Chalke Valley History Trust on Vimeo.

Sir Ranulph Fiennes interview

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Sir Ranulph Fiennes gave a talk on Agincourt this week, to coincide with the 600th anniversary of the 1415 battle. From the days of William the Conqueror to nearly 400 years later, there was a member of the Fiennes family at the elbow of those who led the English and French armies. Here he is […]

CVHF School’s Festival

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This year we played host to thousands of Year 6, 10 and 12 pupils from all over the country for 3 days of ‘hands on’ history! Blending talks by eminent historians with interactive living history and demonstrations, this is a crucial part of what we do at the festival and we are thrilled to have […]