23rd–29th June 2025 - Broad Chalke, Salisbury
In his talk at Chalke Valley History Festival yesterday, Max Hastings gave us his thoughts on Brexit, comparing Boris Johnson to Silvio Berlusconi.
Max Hastings on Brexit from Chalke Valley History Trust on Vimeo.
We had the privilege of having a complete 7-man crew who made up the different roles on a Lancaster bomber during the Second World War at CVHF this year. George ‘Johnnie’ Johnson, Jo Lancaster, Frank Tilley, Hal Gardner, John de Hoop, Dave Fellowes, Steve Bethell were in discussion with Paul Beaver.
It was the chance to hear what it was like to fly over Nazi-occupied Europe, whether pilot, bomb- aimer, navigator, flight engineer, tail-gunner, radio operator or mid-upper gunner – and from men whose combined experience amounted to over 150 operations.
CVHF presents The Bomber Crew from Chalke Valley History Trust on Vimeo.
Tom Bradby talks to us about the Festival and his passion for History.
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.
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 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.
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.
Our Co-Chair, James Holland talks about the Spitfires we have at our Air Show this year..
James Holland – Spitfire from Chalke Valley History Trust on Vimeo.
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.
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