HistFest

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

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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) https://t.co/2ccO9X7AzQ

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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) https://t.co/VnSJpj1jqE

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@Vimeo any news on when services will return?

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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: https://t.co/VnSJpj1jqE

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7.45pm, Wed 11 June | @StoryhouseLive, Chester

Book now: https://t.co/IfcQUG0YBC

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Chester Storyhouse to host talk on war and commemoration - @Tessadunlop on her upcoming event!

https://t.co/xtcelhaQIY

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A huge thank you to Stephen McGann and Heidi Thomas for a WONDERFUL Call the Midwife afternoon @StoryhouseLive today!

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📣 FINAL CALL

Come and join @HallieRubenhold at Storyhouse, Chester, tonight for…

STORY OF A MURDER
7.30pm | @StoryhouseLive

Tickets: https://t.co/mcTz6eDqSZ

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We’re really looking forward to hosting Phil Robinson and @Tessadunlop at @StoryhouseLive, Chester, next Wednesday! https://t.co/1NsaYTpFgS

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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

[clare mulley @claremulley]

I really enjoyed talking to Thomas about his latest book, the fascinating, deeply moving #TheEinsteinVendetta. It was recorded through @HistFestUK…

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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) https://t.co/tNMfMFpJGO

[Thomas Harding @thomasharding]

Join me and @claremulley this evening 7pm for an online talk about what happened to the Einstein family in Italy during WW2. https://t.co/kig01LcKYK @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) https://t.co/BmwN6jwkEq

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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.
https://t.co/67L0y7BGBp

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@LSWisnom @Moudhy @ShappiKhorsandi Thank you for being part of the festival!

[Selena Wisnom @LSWisnom]

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!

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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.
https://t.co/67L0y7BGBp

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@kmarkparker Hello, we’re very sorry to hear that. Ticketing is through the British Library’s box office. They can be contacted here: https://t.co/vPcMpleJPa

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Finally, Kate Williams regaling #HistFest2025 with tales of royal scandal!