@HistFestUK

The biggest history festival in London. The best history events and courses all year round.

 London, UK
histfest.org/courses/
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👑 WHAT’S VICTORIA’S SECRET? 👑 Join us at the British Library tonight as Dr Fern Riddell shares her fascinating new research into Queen Victoria and John Brown! Chaired by Dr Matthew Sweet. ▪️7pm, Thurs 24 July ▪️book now (£6-£12) events.bl.uk/events/victoria…
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👑 VICTORIA’S SECRET 👑 We’re delighted to announce that Dr Matthew Sweet will chair our exciting event with Dr Fern Riddell this Thursday at the British Library! ▪️7pm, Thurs 24 July ▪️book now (£6-£12) histfest.org/victorias-secre…
Photo - Dr Matthew Sweet

ALT Photo - Dr Matthew Sweet

Photo - Dr Fern Riddell

ALT Photo - Dr Fern Riddell

Book cover - Victoria’s Secret by Fern Riddell

ALT Book cover - Victoria’s Secret by Fern Riddell

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📣 EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT To mark the release of her eagerly anticipated new book, VICTORIA’S SECRET: THE PRIVATE PASSION OF A QUEEN, we’re thrilled to announce an exciting event with historian Dr Fern Riddell 7pm, Thurs 24 July | British Library Book now: histfest.org/victorias-secre…
Event poster. Headshot to author Fern Riddell (left) and her new book cover (right), Victoria’s Secret: The Private Passion of a Queen.

ALT Event poster. Headshot to author Fern Riddell (left) and her new book cover (right), Victoria’s Secret: The Private Passion of a Queen.

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Chester Storyhouse to host talk on war and commemoration - @Tessadunlop on her upcoming event! chesterstandard.co.uk/news/2…
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7.45pm, Wed 11 June | @StoryhouseLive, Chester Book now: storyhouse.com/whats-on/lest…

Lest We Forget: An Evening with Tessa Dunlop and 'Bevin Boy' Phil Robinson | Storyhouse

Join acclaimed historian and author Tessa Dunlop, and special guest WWII 'Bevin Boy' Phil Robinson, for an unforgettable evening of memories and history.

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A huge thank you to Stephen McGann and Heidi Thomas for a WONDERFUL Call the Midwife afternoon @StoryhouseLive today!
A photo of Heidi Thomas (left) and Stephen McGann (right) on stage with the audience behind them

ALT A photo of Heidi Thomas (left) and Stephen McGann (right) on stage with the audience behind them

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📣 FINAL CALL Come and join @HallieRubenhold at Storyhouse, Chester, tonight for… STORY OF A MURDER 7.30pm | @StoryhouseLive Tickets: storyhouse.com/whats-on/hall…
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We’re really looking forward to hosting Phil Robinson and @Tessadunlop at @StoryhouseLive, Chester, next Wednesday! chesterstandard.co.uk/news/2…

Chester Storyhouse to host 'Bevin Boy' Phil Robinson in talk next week

A FORMER Wirral man who was a 'Bevin Boy' during the Second World War, forced to work down coal mines, will tell his story at Chester's Storyhouse next week.

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Just spent a fantastic hour listening to @thomasharding and @claremulley discussing The Einstein Vendetta for @HistFestUK. That’s two more books bumped up to the top of my TBR pile! #AgentZo #TheEinsteinVendetta
Thomas Harding@thomasharding21 May 2025
Join me and @claremulley this evening 7pm for an online talk about what happened to the Einstein family in Italy during WW2. histfest.org/the-einstein-ve… @HistFestUK #TheEinsteinVendetta
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I really enjoyed talking to Thomas about his latest book, the fascinating, deeply moving #TheEinsteinVendetta. It was recorded through @HistFestUK…
Thomas Harding@thomasharding21 May 2025
Join me and @claremulley this evening 7pm for an online talk about what happened to the Einstein family in Italy during WW2. histfest.org/the-einstein-ve… @HistFestUK #TheEinsteinVendetta
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Don’t forget to book your tickets to our exclusive online event TONIGHT! THE EINSTEIN VENDETTA- 7PM, WED 21 MAY Join us for an unmissable online event with bestselling authors and historians, Thomas Harding and Clare Mulley. ▪️Book (£5) eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-einst…

The Einstein Vendetta: Thomas Harding in conversation with Clare Mulley

Join us for an unmissable online event with bestselling authors and historians, Thomas Harding and Clare Mulley

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Join me and @claremulley this evening 7pm for an online talk about what happened to the Einstein family in Italy during WW2. histfest.org/the-einstein-ve… @HistFestUK #TheEinsteinVendetta
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THE EINSTEIN VENDETTA: HITLER, MUSSOLINI AND A TRUE STORY OF MURDER - 7PM, WED 21 MAY Join us, from the comfort of your own home, for an unmissable online event with bestselling authors and historians, Thomas Harding and Clare Mulley. BOOK NOW (£5) histfest.org/the-einstein-ve…
Event poster. Thomas Harding (left) and Clare Mulley (right). In the centre is the cover of Thomas’s latest book, The Einstein Vendetta.

ALT Event poster. Thomas Harding (left) and Clare Mulley (right). In the centre is the cover of Thomas’s latest book, The Einstein Vendetta.

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"Children will always find a way to be children, no matter what the circumstances" 🎧 Rebecca Rideal speaks to bestselling authors Duncan Barrett and Nuala Calvi about their new book, Blitz Kids: True Stories from the Children of Wartime Britain. histfest.substack.com/p/chil…
"Children will always find a way to be children, no matter what the circumstances" 🎧 Rebecca Rideal speaks to bestselling authors Duncan Barrett and Nuala Calvi about their new book, Blitz Kids: True Stories from the Children of Wartime Britain.

ALT "Children will always find a way to be children, no matter what the circumstances" 🎧 Rebecca Rideal speaks to bestselling authors Duncan Barrett and Nuala Calvi about their new book, Blitz Kids: True Stories from the Children of Wartime Britain.

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Had so much fun @HistFestUK! Thank you, @Moudhy and @ShappiKhorsandi, for a great discussion about Mesopotamia, and thank you to the audience for fantastic questions!
Selena Wisnom@LSWisnom14 Apr 2025
Very excited to be joining @Moudhy and @ShappiKhorsandi on 26th April at the British Library to discuss all things Mesopotamia! We will talk about my new book, Library of Ancient Wisdom, and Moudhy’s Between Two Rivers. Can't wait!
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"Children will always find a way to be children, no matter what the circumstances" 🎧 Rebecca Rideal speaks to bestselling authors Duncan Barrett and Nuala Calvi about their new book, Blitz Kids: True Stories from the Children of Wartime Britain. histfest.substack.com/p/chil…
"Children will always find a way to be children, no matter what the circumstances" 🎧 Rebecca Rideal speaks to bestselling authors Duncan Barrett and Nuala Calvi about their new book, Blitz Kids: True Stories from the Children of Wartime Britain.

ALT "Children will always find a way to be children, no matter what the circumstances" 🎧 Rebecca Rideal speaks to bestselling authors Duncan Barrett and Nuala Calvi about their new book, Blitz Kids: True Stories from the Children of Wartime Britain.

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Finally, Kate Williams regaling #HistFest2025 with tales of royal scandal!
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Now for Anne Sebba and Kate Williams, exploring The Women’s Orchestra of Auschwitz
Kate Williams and Anne Sebba at #HistFest2025

ALT Kate Williams and Anne Sebba at #HistFest2025

Anne Sebba and Kate Williams on stage at #HistFest2025

ALT Anne Sebba and Kate Williams on stage at #HistFest2025

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Replying to @ThorhallaBjorg @HistFestUK
His podcast series is amazing, so many details about Titanic I hadn’t heard before
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Replying to @HistFestUK
That was an amazing talk. Stephen Mcgann's account of his great uncle had me in absolute bits.
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