Filming starts for new Warwick Words Festival initiative

Filming has started for Warwick Word’s History Festival’s new initiative 'Soundbites of Warwick'.

In August it was announced that the annual Warwick Words Festival will be taking on a new format digital this year.

'Soundbites of Warwick' will be part of this year’s festival programme.

These talks see local historians shining a light on individuals and events in the history of Warwick and the county.

Speakers include; Graham Sutherland, David Howe, Trevor Langley, Paula Fletcher, Anne Langley, Aaron Manning and Adam Busiakiewics.

The sessions will be broadcast free online.

Helen Meeke, festival executive director, said: "In place of our planned programme of events, we are delighted to announce that Warwick Words History Festival 2020 will be going digital, bringing you seven days of exciting events free online, starting on October 5.

"We have a fabulous programme of talks lined up, including some very special guests and a new initiative, Soundbites of Warwick.

"The full programme of digital events will be released in September.

"Stay safe and healthy and we very much look forward to welcoming you to our Digital History Festival, online daily from October 5 until October 11."

The full programme of digital events will be released late September.

For the full line-up and further information about Warwick Words Digital History Festival go to: www.warwickwords.co.uk