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 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

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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 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.

Michael Wood interview

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Broadcaster and historian Michael Wood shares his passion for all things history and tells us what he’s found in exploring the festival.

Michael Wood from Chalke Valley History Trust on Vimeo.

Alice Roberts interview

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With a slightly different interpretation of ‘history’ Prof. Alice Roberts explains the history of us, and just how unlikely our being here really is.

Alice Roberts from Chalke Valley History Trust on Vimeo.

Martin Brown

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Martin Brown, illustrator for Horrible Histories talks to us about the Festival and why it’s unique.

CVHF introduces Martin Brown from Chalke Valley History Trust on Vimeo.

David Olusoga Interview

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Following the centenary commemorations of WWI, historian and BBC presenter, David Olusoga, talks about why Africa and Asia’s contribution has been overlooked, and why that’s finally changing.

Anglo Saxon Settlement at Chalke Valley History Festival

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Luke Winter, from the Ancient Technology Centre talks to us about what visitors to our Anglo Saxon Settlement can expect this weekend.

Christina Lamb interview

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Christina Lamb, US editor for the Sunday Times, talks to us about her career in Journalism, her time in Kabul and thoughts on its future.

CVHF Artist in Residence

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Here’s Will Topley, CVHF Artist in Residence who will be with us all week capturing the Festival atmosphere on canvas. Here he is painting some vintage Rolls Royces in the sunshine.

Christopher Lloyd interview at CVHF School’s Festival

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Christopher Lloyd interview