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Chalke History Festival @chalkefestival.bsky.social · Jun 23

It's a glorious day and we are in full swing! 🙌

🎪 Day One of the Chalke History Festival is finally here! ☀️

We are so excited to welcome every single one of you over the next 7 days. 😊

See the website for the fantastic full programme: chalkefestival.com/programme-20...

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Faith Tibble @drfaithtibble.bsky.social · Jun 22

Clearly ecstatic about a) Medieval villages and b) @chalkefestival.bsky.social ! I’ll be giving a talk on Tuesday 24 June at 20:30 on The Crown of Thorns - a curiously elusive image in early Christian art and not at all what you expect…I can’t wait to see you there!
@tandtclark.bsky.social

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Matthew Ford @warmatters.bsky.social · Jun 22

Next Friday 27 June I am talking at @chalkefestival.bsky.social alongside Lt-Gen (rtd) Ben Hodges, Gen (rtd) Sir Nick Carter and Dr Greg Mills on the future of war.

Would be fantastic to see some of you in the audience.

www.chalkefestival.com/events/106-t...

106. The Future of War - Chalke History Festival

www.chalkefestival.com

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Chalke History Festival @chalkefestival.bsky.social · Jun 16

⏳ One week to go…

The countdown is officially on for Chalke History Festival '25 – where you can immerse yourself in the past, surrounded by the breathtaking beauty of the Chalke Valley.

It’s not too late to join us – history awaits!
👉 www.chalkefestival.com

#CHF2025 #HistoryFestival #Wiltshire

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Chalke History Festival @chalkefestival.bsky.social · Jun 16

FYI - If you sign up as a member this week you will be able to collect your swing badges and parking passes from the ticket office when you get to the festival. 😊

Chalke History Festival @chalkefestival.bsky.social · Jun 16

Not long to go now! 🙌 There's still time to sign up as a member to secure your seats in the membership area for the must-see talks!

Find out more about membership here: hub.chalkefestival.com

#ChalkeHistoryFestival #HistoryMatters #FestivalPerks #HistoryLovers #HistoryBuffs

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Chalke History Festival @chalkefestival.bsky.social · Jun 16

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Maureen Wright @drmaureenwright.bsky.social · Jun 14

Not long now, folks. Just 8 days! @chalkefestival.bsky.social @almurray.bsky.social @estelleprnq.bsky.social @historyrage.bsky.social @historywithjackson.bsky.social

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History Rage Podcast @historyrage.bsky.social · Jun 15

Countdown to Chalke ⚔️
Dan Jones dismantles the myth: the Knights Templar weren’t occult masterminds running world history. 🧠✨
They were more practical than prophetic 🛡️💸
History Rage is a Podcaster in Residence at @chalkefestival.bsky.social , 23–29 June 2025.

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Chalke History Festival @chalkefestival.bsky.social · Jun 12

The people have spoken! 🙌

By popular demand The Pub Landlord @almurray.bsky.social is back at Chalke for another round! 🍻Fri 27 June 8pm

Tickets just £5. All proceeds go to finleystouch.org.uk

Evening tickets to the Festival available - entrance from 4.15pm. www.chalkefestival.com/tickets

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Chalke History Festival @chalkefestival.bsky.social · Jun 8

⏳ Just TWO WEEKS TO GO until Chalke History Festival 2025! 🙌

We’ve packed the week with unmissable talks, performances, living history, music, and more – and the full lineup is too epic for one poster…

Dive into the full programme here: www.chalkefestival.com/programme-2025/

#Wiltshire #Summer

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Chalke History Festival @chalkefestival.bsky.social · Jun 7

🚫 Not another pair of socks...
🎁 Give Dad a day out he’ll never forget!

Swap the usual for epic re-enactments, talks & hands-on history at the Chalke History Festival 🎪

🗓️ 23–29 June | Kids go FREE!
🎟️ Tickets: chalkefestival.com
✨ Membership: hub.chalkefestival.com

#NotSocksAgain #FathersDay

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Phil Craig @philmcraig.bsky.social · Jun 7

If you are currently planning your time at @chalkefestival.bsky.social do please consider dropping in on Rob Lyman and me on the Thursday morning as we delve into some of the darker corners of 1945, and discuss what I call 'imperial muscle memory'.

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Chalke History Festival @chalkefestival.bsky.social · Jun 4

He’s back. He’s bold. He’s (mostly) wearing trousers.

The unmissable Adam Schuch-des Forges returns to Chalke '25!

Last year Major BANGER King.. this year dishonourably discharged bishop with added monkeys!

Don't miss the chaos!

Full performance lineup: www.chalkefestival.com/performance-...

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Chalke History Festival @chalkefestival.bsky.social · Jun 4

Don't forget! ALL talks are included in your entrance ticket this year - you will still be able to see these talks - even if the members' area is full.

Find out which talks are at capacity for the members' area and which ones are getting close: hub.chalkefestival.com/members-area...

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Dr Rebecca Wragg Sykes @lemoustier.bsky.social · Jun 3

If you fancy coming to the beautiful spot that is @chalkefestival.bsky.social in a few weeks' time for all manner of historical excitements, here are details for the #archaeology events Pete and I are running as "Hearth of Science":
www.chalkefestival.com/speakers/hea...

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Chalke History Festival @chalkefestival.bsky.social · Jun 3

Don't forget! ALL talks are included in your entrance ticket this year - you will still be able to see these talks - even if the members' area is full.

Find out which talks are at capacity for the members' area and which ones are getting close: hub.chalkefestival.com/members-area...

Chalke History Festival @chalkefestival.bsky.social · Jun 3

In the mood for a good debate? 🗣️

#Politics @chalkefestival.bsky.social 2025.

Alan Johnson on Harold Wilson
Jonathan Sumption on democracy & the rule of law
Michael Gove on life in Westminster
Caroline Derby on a PM’s life-changing US tour

23 -29 June 🎟️ chalkefestival.com

#CHF2025

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Judith Mackrell @judithmackrell.bsky.social · Jun 3

Thrilled to be talking about Gwen and Augustus John at @chalkefestival.bsky.social this year . No tanks and bayonests but some juicy local history

Chalke History Festival @chalkefestival.bsky.social · Apr 15

🎟️ Day Tickets are officially on sale NOW! 🎟️

Buy tickets here 👉 chalkefestival.com/tickets/

ALL members can now reserve seats - become a History Club Member for just £5 per month!👉 hub.chalkefestival.com

Embark on a journey through time & witness history come alive! ⚔️

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Chalke History Festival @chalkefestival.bsky.social · Jun 2

It’s #VolunteersWeek and we want to say a HUGE thank you to all the amazing volunteers who’ve helped make Chalke History Festival what it is! 🙌

We couldn’t do it without you – and to those signed up for 2025, we can’t wait to see you in just a few weeks! 🎉

#VolunteersWeek2025 #MakeADifference

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Faith Tibble @drfaithtibble.bsky.social · May 31

Thrilled to be a part of #ChalkeIntroduces at @chalkefestival.bsky.social! I will be giving a talk on the evening of the 24th on my new book ‘The Crown of Thorns’. Evening tickets available and students get 50% off - Don’t miss this amazing week!! @tandtclark.bsky.social @bloomsburyacad.bsky.social

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Chalke History Festival @chalkefestival.bsky.social · May 30

Come and meet some incredible people...

Immerse yourself in history at Chalke History Festival.

23 - 29 June 2025

Full Living History lineup: www.chalkefestival.com/living-histo...

#chalkehistoryfestival #historylovers #amazinghistory #historyfestival #wiltshire #summerfun

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Dr Rebecca Wragg Sykes @lemoustier.bsky.social · May 28

🏺 V. excited to announce I'll be bringing new prehistory & archaeology to @chalkefestival.bsky.social next month!
Our @livancworlds.bsky.social "Science From The Hearth" team led by Dr Pete Hommel will run demos & interactive stuff on ancient tech: birch tar, metals & ceramics.
Details TBA!

Photograph of cobbles in an open air fire, with black tar smudges.

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Military History Matters @militaryhistorymag.bsky.social · May 30

There's not long left to enter our latest #competition! This time, we’re giving away two sets of day tickets to the @chalkefestival.bsky.social in June. Enter here:
www.military-history.org/competitions...

MHM Competition: June/July 2025 | Military History Matters

This issue, we’re giving away two sets of day tickets to the Chalke History Festival Taking place from 23 to 29 June, Chalke History Festival is one of the ...

www.military-history.org

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Chalke History Festival @chalkefestival.bsky.social · May 28

🍴 Food History at Chalke.

Starter: Ancient loaves to stargazy pies with @neilbuttery.bsky.social

Main: @dranniegray.bsky.social shops the historic high street

Dessert: Royal recipes + scandalous suppers with Tom Parker Bowles & Annie Gray

It’s history you can almost taste: chalkefestival.com

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Chalke History Festival @chalkefestival.bsky.social · May 27

This year @chalkefestival.bsky.social, we’re exploring British heritage & #architecture - from Stonehenge to The Shard, ancient crafts to Grand Designs.

Join Kevin McCloud, Andrew Ziminski & more as we see history through a new lens.

Entrance tickets include all talks: www.chalkefestival.com