Malvern Festival of Military History
This October, History of War partners with the UK’S first and only literary festival dedicated solely to military history, with an impressive lineup of over 40 distinguished historians and writers
History Of War partners the only literary festival dedicated to military history
The first weekend of October sees a host of top writers in the field of military history visit Malvern for the Festival of Military History. Taking place in the grounds of Severn End, Hanley Castle, this is Britain’s only literary festival dedicated solely to military history. It looks at fiction and non-fiction, ranging from Agincourt to modern day Afghanistan, and covering warfare on land, at sea and in the air.
Top speakers over the weekend include Sir Max Hastings, Damien Lewis, Nicholas Shakespeare, Andrew Roberts, Adam Zamoyski, Anne Curry, Matthew Bennett, Peter Doyle, Saul David and many more. The very finest military historians in their fields will also debate key issues in important battles and wars through the ages in a series of panels. These include Agincourt, The English
Civil Wars, The Royal Navy, Waterloo, 19th Century Colonial Wars, World War I, World War II and post-1945 wars and insurgencies. There will also be a panel of novelists discussing the challenges of writing fiction based on historical events and characters. All the talks and panels will be followed by book signings and an opportunity for the audience to interact with these renowned authors.
This top-class literary entertainment is supplemented by an exhibition of war art in the festival exhibit hall. Attendees can browse these during breaks in the programme and while taking their refreshment from the range of food and drink outlets. On Friday night the New Scorpion Band perform a set of traditional folk tunes from the 18th and 19th century. Saturday is the turn of the RAFA Concert Orchestra who will play a selection of war movie themes including
The Dam Busters, The Great Escape and Saving Private Ryan.
This spectacular event is not to be missed by anyone interested in military history. The festival is taking place from 5-7 October 2018, with Advance tickets starting at £45. All History Of War readers can use the special discount code ‘HOW’ to get 20% off ticket prices when purchasing online.