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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This is 1 of 5 interviews I recorded at the Gloucester History Festival Spring Weekend. The talks from all of my interviewees were streamed online and you can still get hold of them until 25th May! For a 10% discount on tickets or a digital weekend pass head over to my Patreon, or just go straight to the Gloucester History Festival website by clicking the button below.

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