23rd–29th June 2025 - Broad Chalke, Salisbury
An exclusive interview with CVHF patron Antony Beevor ahead of his talk on Day Four of CVHF13, discussing with Xander Drury the unprecedented success of his best-selling book ‘Stalingrad’ and his ground-breaking approach to writing history.
Camera: John E Fry
Antony Beevor on Day Four of CVHF13
Educational video content produced to bring to life particular eras or answer specific questions in history – www.cvhf.org.uk/history-hub
The Salisbury Journal/Daily Mail Chalke Valley History Festival ‘Best Baddie Competition’ winners have been announced!
John Bennett (Age 8-11)
Poppy Kearns (Age 4-7)
Below is a photo of our winners alongside Horrible Histories’ illustrator Martin Brown (centre) and the cast from the Horrible Histories’ Barmy Britain stage show. Congratulations to John and Poppy!
CVHF Best Baddie Drawing Competition winners – John Bennett (left) and Poppy Kearns (right)
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.
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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
Charles Moore in conversation with Xander Drury at CVHF13
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.
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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
Tom Holland at CVHF 13
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
Paddy Ashdown on Day Two of CVHF13
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 speaking on Day Two of CVHF13
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