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PRESS RELEASE 6 September 2023

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WARWICK WORDS HISTORY FESTIVAL JOURNEYS BACK IN TIME

This year’s Warwick Words History Festival runs from 2 – 8 October 2023 in the town where its main venue will be Castle Hill Baptist Church.

Its wide-ranging programme is a mix of talks, walks and tours spanning 2,000 years of history from the Romans to the Windsors.

Guest speakers include Tracy Borman, Alison Weir, James Holland, Janina Ramirez, Michael Scott, Nicola Tallis and Dermot Turing who will be joined by a host of others.

The programme also features a new series of the popular Tea Time Talks, in association with the University of Warwick.

Festival Executive Director Helen Meeke said, ‘We’re sure Festival-goers will find something to enjoy whatever their interest as we journey back to early medieval Britain, Warwick in the 11^th century, Tudor England and war-torn Europe in the 20^th century. Warwick Words is one of Warwick District Council’s four Creative Partners and we are grateful for the Council’s continuing support.’

Warwick Words History Festival takes place from 2 – 8 October 2023. The Festival’s main venue this year is once againCastle Hill Baptist Church.

Tickets for all events are now on sale either online, www.warwickwords.co.uk or by telephoning the Box Office 01926 33 44 18, or in person at Leamington Spa and Warwick Visitor Information Centres.

Tickets can be purchased at the event subject to availability.

For the full Festival programme and to join Warwick Words History Festival mailing list go to www.warwickwords.co.uk

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Pics attached –

Alison Weir, Dermot Turing, James Holland, Janina Ramirez, Michael Scott, Nicola Tallis, Tracy Borman

Contacts for further information –

Helen Meeke 07944 768607

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WARWICK WORDS HISTORY FESTIVAL

This year’s Warwick Words History Festival runs from 3 – 9 October 2022 at various venues in the town.

The wide-ranging programme of events spans1,000 years of history from the origins of the British monarchy to the present conflict in Ukraine.

Returning guest speakers include Tracy Borman, Max Hastings, Dan Jones, Adam Rutherford, Charles Spencer and Alison Weir who will be joined by faces new to Warwick Nathen Amin, Anna Keay, Joanne Paul, Helen Rappaport and Emma J Wells.

The programme also includes a new series of Tea Time Talks, in association with the University of Warwick, a Study Day and In and Around Warwick events.

Festival Executive Director Helen Meeke said, ‘In this anniversary year, we are delighted to announce that Warwick Words has been chosen by Warwick District Council as one of its four Creative Partners, and that we have also developed a new collaboration with the UK's largest dedicated history publisher, The History Press. We very much look forward to working with the Council and The History Press to boost and expand our future Festivals.’

Warwick Words History Festival takes place from 3 – 9 October 2022. As the Lord Leycester Hospital is currently closed for restoration, the Festival’s main venue this year is Castle Hill Baptist Church.

Tickets can be purchased at the event subject to availability.

For the full Festival programme and to join Warwick Words History Festival mailing list go to www.warwickwords.co.uk

Subscribe to the mailing list at www.warwickwords.co.uk

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