Submissions open: LOCOMOTION
Celebrating 200 years of passenger travel by steam on the railways, we’re calling all UK based short story writers and poets. You are invited to submit your work for our new anthology inspired by steam and rail travel
The hunt for a medlar
If you’re a book lover, you know what we mean when we say there is nothing like the transportative qualities of a great read. For one particular book by Georgia Piggott, we can safely say we were transported quite literally
Top ten recommended reads for history
If you love history, you’ll love our top ten recommended reads, covering fiction, non-fiction and poetry. Different though they are, each of these titles has two things in common – they’re beautifully written and beautifully presented
The Storming of Cirencester
We’ve collaborated with fifty-nine schoolchildren to create a new guidebook which tells the story of the civil war battle called the Storming of Cirencester
History-themed Poetry Open Mic Event
Showcase your best original poetry with a history twist! This family friendly open mic poetry event is hosted by publisher Crumps Barn Studio in collaboration with Cirencester Radio – as part of the Cirencester History Festival creative fringe
Children’s farming adventure series wins book prize
Author Joanna Collingborn and illustrator Anna Platts have won the Golden Wizard Book Prize with their new children’s series of adventure stories inspired by Joanna’s life on her Wiltshire family farm
Cirencester History Festival 2024
We are delighted to announce that we are part of a core group of organisations helping to bring Cirencester its first History Festival later this year
Great summer reads …
Whatever the weather there’s always time for a good book, and we’ve put together some great book recommendations, whether you love a good laugh, a fast-paced adventure, a glimpse of farming life, or to dive into the past
Submissions open: JUMP INTO THE PAST
Calling young writers and poets aged 8 to 15. Submissions are open for our new children’s anthology inspired by history
Submissions open: ARTEFACT
Calling all UK based short story writers and poets. You are invited to submit your work for our new anthology inspired by the objects and archaeological discoveries cared for by the Corinium Museum in Cirencester