Category: Group – History
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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. Tuesday 10th February 2026
Full house for Keith’s wonderful talk on Dénia!
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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…
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Vintage Photos, Bold Journeys, and a Javea Connection Revealed
The History Group recently enjoyed a truly memorable morning with a special presentation by John Reynolds, titled “The Curious Cyclists.” What made it extraordinary wasn’t just the stunning photos and engaging storytelling, but the unexpected connection to Javea that John unveiled right at the end. Back in 1895, two young artists from Nottingham—both in their…