Group Leader: Keith Smith
Contact:
Assistant Group Leader: Tom Stevenson
Meeting Venue: Casa Cultura, Javea Old Town
Meeting Day and time: Second Tuesday every month 11:00am
Accepts new members: Entrance is free and talks are open to all Javea U3A members
The History Group meets monthly between October and June, featuring presentations from volunteer speakers which are informative, entertaining and well-illustrated.
All members of the U3A Jávea are welcome to attend – there is no need to book, just come along and take a seat.
To learn more about the group or to have your email added to our list, please contact the Group Leader on the email address shown above.
Whilst we have a list of members who are happy to offer talks on a regular basis, we would be very pleased to hear from anyone else who would be interested in offering a presentation to members of the history group.
Next History Talk
History Talk Football Against the Nazis. The Death Match of Kyiv 1942
Football against the Nazis. The Death Match of Kyiv 1942. Presented by Keith Smith Football is often described as more than a game, but few stories illustrate that idea more powerfully than the “Death Match” of Kyiv in 1942. During the dark days of Nazi occupation, a team of players from a Kyiv bakery defeated […]
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October 13, 2026
Robert the Bruce presented by Duncan Petrie
Duncan is a regular presenter at U3A Family History Group. Now he turns his skills to a famous person from …
November 10, 2026
Scott of the Antarctic presented by Keith Smith
In this presentation Keith explores the life and expeditions of Captain Robert Falcon Scott, placing his achievements and ultimate fate …
December 8, 2026
La Malinche and the fall of the Aztec Empire presented by Angela Chantry
In the early 16th century Hernán Cortés and his conquistadors defeated the great Aztec Empire, built a new city for …
Meeting Reports
History Group Valencia Day trip October 10th 2026
We have some limited places open to all Javea U3A members If you would like to join our one day trip to Valencia including: transport from Javea to Valencia and return, a walking tour with a very experienced guide, 3 course menu del dia with wine then please mail Group …
History Talk September change of date
The advertised talk “Football against the Nazis: The Death Match of Kyiv 1942” has been moved to Tuesday 29th September, Casa Cultura at 11am. This is because on the original date Casa Cultura will be closed as it is a fiesta day. So all U3A members are welcome on 29th …
Unlock the Past: History Group’s Exciting Autumn Talks
Let me share with you the exciting plans History Group has lined up for this Autumn. We host a History talk every month on the second Tuesday, held in the nice modern setting of Casa Cultura in the Old Town. It’s a great spot, and best of all, entry is …
Yale’s Dark Legacy closes History Group Season
Keith and David Ebsworth Our final History Group meeting of the season featured regular June speaker David Ebsworth, who gave a fascinating talk, Elihu Yale and His Wicked Wife. Most people associate the Yale name with the famous university, but David revealed the far darker story behind the man. Born …
History Talk June 9th
Elihu Yale and his Wicked Wife. Presented by David Ebsworth This June, we welcome back an old friend, David Ebsworth. David has delivered many unforgettable talks over the years. A storyteller who truly brings history to life, he captivates every audience. His is a UK writer based in Wrexham but …
Exploring the Earth: Alan Hunton’s Riveting Journey from Ancient Beliefs to Modern Science
At this month’s History Group, we were treated to an excellent presentation from Alan Hunton titled “The Earth is not Flat.” Alan is one of our regular speakers and has rightly earned himself the title of our very own Science Historian. This time, Alan took us on a fascinating journey through how people—from …
History Talk: May 12th. The Earth is not Flat, by Alan Hunton
Ancient civilisations had little understanding of our planet and the general opinion was that it was flat or saucer shaped. All the heavenly bodies appeared to revolve around the Earth. In this talk we will learn how Pythagoras and other Greek philosophers working in Alexandria disproved the flat Earth theory …
Angela Presents: Hannibal Barca — The Carthage General Who Challenged Rome
Exactly 21 years to the day after Angela Chantry presented the first ever History Talk on April 14th 2005, she returned to give us yet another enthralling presentation, this time about a man who we all know from our school history about his elephants in the Alps. But he was …
April History Talk Casa Cultura Tuesday 14th April
Hannibal: Rome’s Greatest Enemy , Angela Chantry. Exactly 21 years ago, on the 14th April 2005, Angela Chantry presented the first ever History Talk. The History Group and Angela are going from strength to strength so why not come along and see?! Over two thousand years ago one of the greatest …
From Boadicea to Big Ben: London Through Cheda’s Eyes
At the March meeting of History Group Cheda Panajotovic treated us to a fantastic presentation on some of London’s forgotten, hidden, and downright unusual histories and monuments. Having worked in the city for years and even spent some time as a tour guide, Cheda really knows his stuff. He started …
History Talk Tuesday March 10th at Casa Cultura
London’s Strange Monuments and Histories presented by Cheda Panajotovic Tuesday March 10th, Casa Cultura, Javea Old Town, entry from 10.30am for an 11am start All U3A members are welcome. Free entry. We just ask for a voluntary donation towards speaker gifts. We’re thrilled to welcome back Cheda as a regular …
