Gloucester History Festival Celebrates 15 Years of Exploring Britain's Rich Heritage

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The annual Gloucester History Festival is set to attract 100 top personalities, historians, broadcasters, actors, and politicians to share their passions for the past with audiences. This year's lineup includes comedian FRANK Skinner, film and theatre star Celia Imrie, and Digging For Britain presenter Professor Alice Roberts, among others. The festival will feature 53 events from September 13 to 21, with topics ranging from the Bayeux Tapestry and Magna Carta to the lives of Margaret Thatcher and Harold Wilson.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Gloucester History Festival will take place from September 13 to 21, with 53 events featuring 100 top personalities, historians, broadcasters, actors, and politicians.
  • The festival lineup includes comedian FRANK Skinner, film and theatre star Celia Imrie, Digging For Britain presenter Professor Alice Roberts, former Deputy Prime Minister Michael Heseltine, and TV historian Tessa Dunlop, among others.
  • Tickets for the History Festival's Blackfriars Talks are on general sale, with topics ranging from the Bayeux Tapestry, Magna Carta, and the English Civil War to famous magicians, the legacy of Malcolm X, and the lives of both Margaret Thatcher and Harold Wilson.
  • Festival President Professor Janina Ramirez said the festival never fails to surprise her and she hopes attendees will enjoy this special year as much as she does.
  • The festival's events will cover a wide range of topics, including history, politics, and culture, offering something for every interest.

Statistics:

  • 100 top personalities, historians, broadcasters, actors, and politicians will participate in the festival.
  • 53 events will take place from September 13 to 21.
  • Tickets for the History Festival's Blackfriars Talks went on general sale at 10am on Friday, July 25.
  • The festival events will cover a total of 15 topics, including the Bayeux Tapestry, Magna Carta, the English Civil War, and the lives of Margaret Thatcher and Harold Wilson.

Sources:

  • FRANK Skinner, quoted in the article, will be joining the festival lineup.
  • Celia Imrie, quoted in the article, will be speaking about her career as an actress and author.
  • Professor Alice Roberts, Digging For Britain presenter, is quoted in the article.
  • Michael Heseltine, former Deputy Prime Minister, is quoted in the article.
  • Tessa Dunlop, TV historian, will be interviewing Bletchley Park code-breaker Ruth Bourne.
  • The BBC's Chief International Correspondent Lyse Doucet discusses Afghanistan.
  • Festival President Professor Janina Ramirez is quoted in the article.