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Chalke History Festival with (Laura Bailey)

In this episode of the American Civil War & UK History podcast, host Daz is joined by Laura Bailey, the Joint Programme Director of the Chalke History Festival, to discuss all things Chalke

The Chalke History Festival, which began in 2011 as a fundraiser for a local cricket club in Broad Chalke, near Salisbury, has grown to become the UK's largest history festival It was the brainchild of two individuals: James Holland, a club stalwart and historian, and James Heneage, the founder and former CEO of Ottakar's bookshops. Since its inception, the festival has significantly expanded and is now recognized as the "largest in Britain dedicated entirely to history," often referred to as the "Glastonbury of history festivals."

This not-for-profit organization operates as a charitable trust known as the Chalke History Trust. Initially, a small event featuring just 12 speakers, the festival is now committed to making history accessible and engaging, particularly for younger audiences.

Chalke History Festival's Website
https://www.chalkefestival.com/

ACW & UK History's Website.
https://darrenscivilwarpag8.wixsite.com/acwandukhistory

ACW & UK History's Pages.
https://linktr.ee/ACWandUKHISTORY

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