Festival of Archaeology Talks: Venue 1 – Marquee

Autumn Lecture: From the Neolithic to the Novichok Attack by Tom Holland

In this talk, the historian Tom Holland – who himself grew up in Broad Chalke – explores its remarkable history.
CANCELLED – Landscape, Man & Memory by Art Historian, Sara Radice

This lecture will examine man’s physical and spiritual encounters with Nature and explore art in connection with time and place; how artists think about the elements – earth, wind, fire and water – and their role in both forming the earth beneath our feet and these works of art.
Edith Olivier on Rex: ‘We Can Understand Each Other So Entirely’ Talk by Penelope Middelboe

A talk by Penelope Middelboe, the great great niece of Edith Olivier.
The spectacular ambitions of Roger, Bishop of Salisbury – A Talk by Tony McAleavy

Thursday 18 January, 2024, 7.30pm
The Annual Clarendon Lecture 2023: Politics as Recreation

Festival of Archaeology ~ Talks Programme

Free talks in the festival showground
The Skripal Files: A Talk by Mark Urban

Saturday 23 September, 7.30pm
Joining the Dots: A Talk by Phil Harding followed by book signing

7.30pm, 20 July 2023
The Annual Clarendon Lecture 2022: The Chapels of Clarendon Palace

The Annual Clarendon Lecture for 2022