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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  • Tuesday 29, 7:00 – 8:00 pm

    Beware the Ides of March

    The murder of Julius Caesar with Gareth Harney. SOLD OUT.

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  • Wednesday 30, 11:00 – 3:00 pm

    Discover Your Past Day

    Find Out Who You Are And Where You’re From.

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  • Wednesday 30, 12:00 – 1:00 pm

    Sheep for a Reason

    The Surprising History of Cotswold Sheep Farming. SOLD OUT.

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  • Wednesday 30, 2:00 – 3:00 pm

    Chedworth Roman Villa Rewritten

    Martin Papworth & Julie Reynolds. SOLD OUT.

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  • Wednesday 30, 7:30 – 8:30 pm

    John Nevil Maskelyne

    Gloucestershire’s Master of Magic and Mystery.

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  • Thursday 31, 10:00 – 12:30 am

    Halloween Cats: AM

    Craft Yourself a Timely & Historical Cat Decoration!

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  • Thursday 31, 10:30 – 12:00 pm

    Gruesome Gargoyles

    Gargoyle Clay Crafting Workshop.

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  • Thursday 31, 12:00 – 9:00 pm

    Historical Villains Trick or Treat

    Join our Halloween Fancy Dress Competition!

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  • Thursday 31, 1:30 – 4:00 pm

    Halloween Cats: PM

    Craft Yourself a Timely & Historical Cat Decoration!

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  • Thursday 31, 7:00 – 8:00 pm

    The Rabbit Hole Detectives

    Podcast with Rev. Richard Coles, Cat Jarman & Charles Spencer.

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  • Thursday 31, 7:30 – 9:15 pm

    Songs of Old Cirencester

    Martin and Shan Graebe. SOLD OUT.

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  • Friday 1, 10:00 – 11:30 am

    The Otherlands Walking Workshop

    Cirencester’s Forgotten, Historic & Magical Spaces.

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  • Friday 1, 10:30 – 11:30 am

    Stories from the Roundhouse: AM

    An Interactive Story Session Based on Prehistoric Myths.

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  • Friday 1, 12:00 – 1:30 pm

    Iron Age Cirencester

    ‘Picture the Past’ Local History Workshop with Anne Buffoni.

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  • Friday 1, 1:00 – 2:00 pm

    Stories from the Roundhouse: PM

    An Interactive Story Session Based on Prehistoric Myths.

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  • Friday 1, 6:00 – 7:00 pm

    Mary-Ann Ochota

    Secret Britain: Unearthing our Mysterious Past.

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