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American Civil War & UK History
**American Civil War & UK History Podcast**
The podcast was born on December 26th, 2020, and I have always been passionate about history from a young age. My interest in the American Civil War began in 2004 after watching the movie *Gettysburg*. Since then, my passion for this topic has only grown. Although I don't live in America and cannot easily access the Civil War battlefields, I reside in the beautiful county of Kent, known as the Garden of England. Kent has a rich history, which has also fueled my fascination with UK history. This inspired the name of my podcast, *American Civil War & UK History*.
While I have a general love for all history, I realized I had confined myself to specific topics. To expand my discussions, I created two other podcasts in 2024: *For the Passion of History*, where I explore various historical subjects that interest me, and *The Figures of the American Civil War*, focusing on the remarkable individuals of that period.
The goal of my platforms is to share my passion for history with like-minded individuals. Cheers,
Daz
American Civil War & UK History
Chalke History Festival with (Laura Bailey)
Chalke History Festival with (Laura Bailey)
In this episode of American Civil War & UK History podcast, host Daz is joined by Laura Bailey, the Joint Programme Director of the Chalke History Festival, to discuss all things Chalke
The Chalke History Festival, which began in 2011 as a fundraiser for a local cricket club in Broad Chalke, near Salisbury, has grown to become the UK's largest history festival It was the brainchild of two individuals: James Holland, a club stalwart and historian, and James Heneage, the founder and former CEO of Ottakar's bookshops. Since its inception, the festival has significantly expanded and is now recognized as the "largest in Britain dedicated entirely to history," often referred to as the "Glastonbury of history festivals."
This not-for-profit organization operates as a charitable trust known as the Chalke History Trust. Initially, a small event featuring just 12 speakers, the festival is now committed to making history accessible and engaging, particularly for younger audiences.
Chalke History Festival's Website
https://www.chalkefestival.com/
ACW & UK History's Website.
https://darrenscivilwarpag8.wixsite.com/acwandukhistory
ACW & UK History's Pages.
https://linktr.ee/ACWandUKHISTORY