Kirsty Hartsiotis - storyteller, writer, speaker
Tales from the Palace of Memory

Storytelling

From ecobardic epics to fireside telling, whatever your requirements, Kirsty will provide an exciting storytelling experience for all ages.

Books

Kirsty is the author of several books exploring local folk tales. All available to buy on the website.

Talks

From the glories of the Arts and Crafts Movement to seasonal spooks, Kirsty's beautifully-illustrated talks will enlighten and entertain.

Upcoming events


Seven week course, starting Thurs 25 Sept. Kirsty has wide experience as a museum curator, including 15 years’ responsibility for the Designated Arts and Crafts Movement collection at The Wilson, Cheltenham. We look forward to hearing the stories behind the growth of Cotswold churches, with special interest in their stained glass windows and the influence of the Arts and Crafts style.

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Sept 25,

7pm

Kemerton Village Hall

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Folk tales can tell us hidden histories. Even in folk tales, stories where women take charge are rare. Discover stories of feisty women in Gloucestershire’s folk tales.  Storyteller Kirsty Hartsiotis weaves local tales of truth and half-truth and fancy – you’ll to make up your own minds! 

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Oct 6,

2.15pm

Arts Society Ross-on-Wye

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High above the altar in Gloucester’s St Mary de Crypt are extraordinary medieval wall paintings-known about since Victorian restorations, but largely invisible. Join historian and broadcaster Janina Ramirez, City Archaeologist Andrew Armstrong and church historian Kirsty Hartsiotis to find out all about them!

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Oct 9,

10.45am

Cheltenham U3A Local History

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From the moment they bonded over bad accommodation at Oxford University, William Morris and Ned Jones were firm friends.  This talk charts the peaks and troughs of Topsy and Ned’s long and fruitful friendship, some of it right here in the Cotswolds!

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Oct 10,

10.30am

Museum in the Park, Stroud

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