Category: Group – History
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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 military leaders in history almost…
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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 with the earliest Bronze Age…
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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 speaker—someone who’s never short on…
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History Talks. When Denia Ruled the Waves: a maritime history. Keith Smith
Tuesday February 10th at Casa Cultura Javea Old Town. Doors open 10.30 for 11.00am start. No need to book just come along. Entry free! Today Denia is a thriving tourist destination on the Costa Blanca. Despite the growth of air traffic it retains an important link from mainland Spain to the Balearic Islands. But there…
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History, Hidden Treasures & a Rooftop Surprise
This morning, the Javea U3A History Group enjoyed the second of their two visits to the Soler Blasco Archaeological Museum, right in the heart of Javea’s Old Town. After a warm welcome from Museum Director Josep Castelló, the group was led on a fascinating journey through time by Christine Betterton Jones. Christine, a dedicated U3A member and Committee member…