Author: Keith Smith
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History Group travel back to 1946-with Mike Granville
At this month’s meeting, members of the History Group were treated to a thoughtful and well-researched presentation by our long-standing contributor Mike Granville. Group Leader Keith Smith opened the session by noting that Mike has given at least six presentations to the group over the years, each known for its depth of research and clarity…
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Journey Through Time: U3A Explores Jávea Museum
Last Tuesday, November 4th, around a dozen members of the U3A History Group swapped their morning coffee for a trip through the centuries at the Soler Blasco Museum in Jávea. The group was warmly welcomed by Museum Director Josep Castelló Marí, who explained that, as a municipal museum, its doors are open to everyone —…
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History Talk November 11, 2025 at Casa de Cultura
The Year 1946. Presented by Mike Granville Tuesday November 11th, talk starts at 11.am for one hour, doors open 10.30 am and entry is free for Javea U3A members! No need to book just come along. Mike Granville has done many presentations in the past to Javea U3A History Group, including : The History of…
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Full House for the History Group’s Return to Casa Cultura
The History Group made a triumphant return to Casa Cultura last Tuesday, drawing an impressive audience of around 70 attendees. Gary Johnson, a familiar and respected speaker both to this group and Moraira U3A, delivered a compelling presentation titled “The Treachery of Anthony Blunt: How He Hid in Plain Sight for 45 Years”. Gary meticulously…
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History Talk October 14th at Casa Cultura
The Treachery of Anthony Blunt, presented by Gary Johnson. Tuesday 14th October, talk starts at 11.am for one hour, doors open 10.30 am and entry is free for Javea U3A members! Anthony Blunt was a prominent British art historian and a member of the “Cambridge Five” spy ring who secretly worked for the Soviet Union from…
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Discover the Past: Engaging Autumn Talks at the History Group
Hello everyone! Hope you all enjoyed your summer either in the sun or trying to avoid being melted by it! Summer is Spain is not quite finished (is it ever?) but it’s time to update you with our forthcoming plans for History Group New Venue! or should I say returning home? Future events will be…