The Duchess of Cornwall introduced the first event on Monday where she revealed Queen Elizabeth I was the woman from history she would most like to join her at an evening book club.

placeholder image — The Duchess of Cornwall introduced the first event on Monday where she revealed Queen Elizabeth I was the woman from history she would most like to join her at an evening book club.

In Pictures: History buffs get fired up for festival

By Staff reporter

Published 26th Jun 2022, 14:49 GMT

Updated 26th Jun 2022, 14:55 GMT

The largest festival in the UK dedicated entirely to history has been held in Wiltshire.

Thousands of history buffs camped at Broad Chalke near Salisbury during the event that offered talks and debates alongside interactive living history displays and re-enactments.

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