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Explore our exciting programme of more than 40 talks, family events and community activities covering a huge range of local, national and global history.

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  • Saturday 26, 11:00 – 1:00 pm

    Behind the Shop Front

    Upstairs, Downstairs & Behind the Scenes at Rackhams. SOLD OUT.

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  • Saturday 26, 4:00 – 5:00 pm

    Janina Ramirez

    Medieval Mystical Women.

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  • Saturday 26, 6:00 – 7:00 pm

    Max Hastings

    Operation Biting: The 1942 Parachute Assault to Capture Hitler’s Radar.

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  • Sunday 27, 2:00 – 5:00 pm

    Write Your Own Historical Novel

    Writing workshop with local author Jak Harrison.

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  • Sunday 27, 2:00 – 3:00 pm

    Alison Weir & Nicola Tallis

    Sisters and Rivals: Mary I and Elizabeth I.

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  • Sunday 27, 2:30 – 4:00 pm

    Mixed-Up Mythology!

    Children’s Workshop with Marie Basting.

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  • Sunday 27, 4:00 – 5:00 pm

    Matthew Lewis, Nathen Amin & Nicola Tallis

    Who Killed the Princes in the Tower?

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  • Sunday 27, 7:00 – 9:40 pm

    FILM: Gladiator (15)

    The Ultimate Historical Epic on the Big Screen for One Night Only!

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  • Monday 28, 10:00 – 4:00 pm

    Halloween Costumes

    Get ready for Historical Villains Trick or Treat!

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  • Monday 28, 10:00 – 12:30 pm

    Historical Cookery School: AM

    Make a traditional English pie for your whole family!

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  • Monday 28, 11:45 – 2:00 pm

    Christian Dior’s English Rose

    Talk and intimate lunch. SOLD OUT.

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  • Monday 28, 1:30 – 4:00 pm

    Historical Cookery School: PM

    Make a traditional English pie for your whole family!

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  • Monday 28, 7:00 – 8:00 pm

    Ronald Hutton

    Witchcraft and the Pagan Roots of Halloween. SOLD OUT WITH WAITING LIST.

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  • Tuesday 29, 6:00 – 8:00 pm

    Curry: A Very British Story

    A tour of the tastebuds exploring Britain’s long love of curry. SOLD OUT WITH WAITING LIST.

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  • Tuesday 29, 11:00 – 12:00 pm

    Medieval Bestiaries

    Make Your Own Beautiful Beast-Based book!

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  • Tuesday 29, 2:00 – 4:00 pm

    GRWM Roman style!

    Meet Sabina, a Roman beautician.

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Also, explore a selection of Walks, Tours and Exhibitions running throughout festival week.