Category: History Talks

Angela Chantry will present a fascinating look at the history of the town we live in and the events which have shaped the modern day town. Jávea has a long and diverse history that dates back to prehistoric times. The first settlers were the Iberians, who left behind some archaeological remains such as the Montgó…

In the late 15th Century the Spanish Catholic Monarchs, Isabel and Ferdinand, used their children to create a complex web of alliances mainly to curtail the power of France. Two of their daughters, Catalina and Juana, became Queens, but neither got to rule for long as they were deceived by the powerful male members of…

“Serendipity – the faculty or phenomenon of finding valuable or agreeable things not sought for” Serendipity is a remarkable phenomenon which describes a most beneficial outcome achieved purely by chance. We will see that a significant number of scientific discoveries throughout history have been made by mistake; such that the intended result failed but the unintended…

Five Things You (Almost Certainly) Didn’t Know About the Spanish Civil War Author David Ebsworth talks about the Spanish Civil War – the background to three of his novels – with a focus on local links to the conflict, Franco’s use of Battlefield Tourism as a propaganda tool, the bizarre role of the British Establishment…

Texas – the Lone Star State by Peter Atkinson Texas has a rich history;  the flags of six nations have flown over it: Spain, France, Mexico, the Republic of Texas, the USA and the Confederate States of America. Its prosperity was founded on the three Cs- cattle, cotton and crude.  While cowboys and oilmen are…

‘How I won the War for Britain‘ by Gary Johnson Learn how Juan Garcia a chicken farmer from Barcelona: A fascinating true story not to be missed! Entrance fee 2€ to cover cost of room hire. Arrive for a prompt start at 11am. Any queries to Allison O’Brien history@u3ajavea.com