Rowland White interview
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.
Greg Jenner interview
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
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
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.
James Holland talks Spitfires
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.
Kate Mosse
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.
Paul Beaver talks about our Air Show!
Paul Beaver, CVHF Air Show commentator talks about what we can expect this weekend at the Air Show.
Paul Beaver – Air Show from Chalke Valley History Trust on Vimeo.
James Daunt, Managing Director, Waterstones
James Daunt gives us about his first impressions of Chalke Valley History Festival and talks about the future of book selling.
James Daunt from Chalke Valley History Trust on Vimeo.
Sir Ranulph Fiennes interview
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 talking to us about his ancestors and how reading all their letters had inspired him to write his book, Agincourt.
Sir Ranulph Fiennes from Chalke Valley History Trust on Vimeo.
CVHF School’s Festival
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 received such a positive response again this year. Here’s a short video with Richard Salmon from Canford School, who sponsored our Year 6 day, talking about why he thinks it is so special.
The Year 10 and 12 days are generously sponsored by Rathbone Brothers Plc.
CVHF Schools Festival from Chalke Valley History Trust on Vimeo.
