I'm joined by historians Andrea Zuvich, Erica Canela, and Mark Turnbull to talk about the upcoming Stuart History Festival, their motivations for organising the festival, the diverse topics and speakers involved, and the significance of the 17th century in history. We also talked about the venue in Worcester notable for its historical relevance, and the practical details about the festival are shared, including dates and ticketing options.

Festival Tickets for in person and online are available at: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/thestuarthistoryfestival

Summary

● The Stuart History Festival aims to highlight the often-overlooked 17th century.

● The festival features a diverse lineup of speakers covering various topics.

● There is a growing interest in the Stuart period among historians and the public.

● The venue, Worcester, has significant historical ties to the 17th century.

● New research is challenging misconceptions about the 17th century.

● The festival will tackle myths surrounding the Quakers and their history.

● Attendees will have opportunities for book signings with authors.

● The festival will be accessible online for a global audience.

● The organisers emphasise the importance of supporting local businesses.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Stuart History Festival

02:55 Motivation Behind the Festival

05:35 Topics and Speakers at the Festival

11:21 Exploring the Venue: Worcester's Historical Significance

16:51 Festival Details and Community Engagement

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Hi! I'm Philippa, welcome to the British History Channel.

In this episode I sat down with Emma Miller of Grimsthorpe Castle to talk about its history, the famous people who have lived and visited here and a very curious window/door which, legend has it, was made for Henry VIII's visit in 1541.

I will be here in September 2025, alongside Gareth Russell for 'The Catherine Howard Tour,' run by British History Tours, as we trace the journey of Catherine Howard and Henry VIII as they make their progress north, in 1541.

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This interview with Dr Owen Emmerson, Assistant Curator at Hever Castle, about the 'Two Anne's of Hever', Anne Boleyn and Anne of Cleves was recorded in 2021 but has been available to members only, up until now.

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This is also available, along with almost 50 other historian interviews, at Youtube.com/@BritishHistory - look for the "Historian Interviews' playlist.

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