Online talks
Chalke Talks Live
Enjoy the Chalke History Festival all year round with a series of live online talks, which you can watch from the comfort of your own home.
Our Autumn & Winter live online talks series brings you a fascinating programme of talks with leading historians and authors. Tickets are available to purchase for individual talks, or you can enjoy the entire series by joining the Chalke History Club.
Upcoming — 3 November
Weathering D-Day: The True Story behind Pressure
Dr James Bulgin
As D-Day loomed, the attention of Allied planners became increasingly focused on a critical detail they couldn't control: the weather. Any unforeseen conditions risked scattering Allied soldiers, swamping boats, and restricting visibility for ships and aircraft. This talk explores the true story behind the weather forecasting that determined the fate of the largest amphibious operation in history.
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Past talks
Michael Lewis
Celebrating the landmark loan of The Bayeux Tapestry
Clay Risen
RED SCARE: McCarthyism and the Making of Modern America
Dr Owen Emmerson
Catherine of Aragon
Alice Boorman and Emily Thompson
Jane Austen
Dr Anne Irfan
The legacy of the Balfour Declaration
Michael Livingston