07 Sep 2024
by Sarah Holloway

Watch a film

The past and present of these gardens come to new life in a series of animated films. Be one of the first to see them over the second weekend of our festival. (Image: Simon Hamlyn)

Derby Arboretum


Explore the web

Discover how one small place in England was the hub of a global network for over 200 years, with this series of video shorts. (Image: Kerry Dainty)

Wharf Wide Web

Follow the game

How many of us have played the game ‘Six degrees of Kevin Bacon’? Well, enjoy the memories, or discover it for the first time as this film gives it a new local history twist! (Reading Libraries)

Fly through the archive

Join aviation historian Ken for a journey through the archives to see how Leeds Bradford became the UK’s highest commercial airport. (Image: Leeds Civic Trust)

Leeds Bradford Airport

Walk the walls

No need to worry about the weather on this walk. Sit back and enjoy the views as Jim takes you on a wander round some very old walls, that were described as “marvellous beautiful” when first built. (Berwick HODs)

Watch an experiment

If you want answers to pre-history’s burning questions – how was Stonehenge built, what happens when you bulldoze a Roman villa?!  Then these mini films exploring experimental archaeology are for you! (Image: Russel Sach)

Butser Ancient Farm

Read the daily news

From famous faces to urban roads, check Facebook each day to discover a new connection to the Red House. (Red House Yorkshire Heritage Trust)

Take a tour

This Tudor gothic style building once turned out hundreds of ‘very clever boys and girls’ but after its closure it’s found new life as a mosque. Take this virtual tour and discover more. TIP – click the little arrow at the bottom of the video screen to switch to a different room, and scroll down for the downloadable guide. (Image: Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council and Dudley Central Mosque)

Modern Mosque, Old School

Podcast special

Tune in to this podcast with celebrated TV historian, Dan Snow, as he shares his passion for the past and some of the amazing experiences he has had through his career, including the discovery of Shackleton’s ship. Available from 13th Sept. (Hampshire Histbites)


Live events - reserve a spot

Spot the animals

Beware, here there may be dragons! Get your safari hats on and discover the animal kingdom, real and imagined, to be found within this historic building. (Image: Maison Dieu + Dover District Council)

Animals of Maison Dieu

Find new threads

An exclusive invitation to tour an extraordinary town house from the comfort of your own home. And there’s more… a talk from the international artist who is currently finding inspiration within its walls.  (Image: National Trust / Arnhel de Serra)

Common Threads


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