Gloucester History Festival

Type:Culture/Heritage

Blackfriars Priory, Ladybellegate St, Gloucester, Gloucester, GL1 2HN

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The Gloucester History Festival
7 - 22 September 2024
Don't miss the chance to see award-winning historians William Dalrymple and David Olusoga, legendary explorer Ranulph Fiennes, Radio 4 broadcasters Jonathan Dimbleby and Natalie Haynes, military expert Max Hastings, Countdown wordsmith Susie Dent, Horrible Histories guru Greg Jenner, bestselling novelists Philippa Gregory and Kate Mosse, Sherlock actor Mark Gatiss and Gloucester's own Michelin-starred cook and BBC 1 star Tom Kerridge are just some of the world-class speakers who will be sharing their love of history in Gloucester this September.


Join 100 of Britain's top historians, actors, comedians and broadcasters in a mouthwatering programme of 200 events spanning the ancient city, including the unique tradition of Gloucester Day, the huge and completely free Heritage Open Days programme and the Blackfriars Talks in the magical setting of Blackfriars Priory or live-streamed at home.

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