Algarve History Association unveils November agenda
The Algarve History Association (AHA) has unveiled its agenda for November, which will include two series of talks and a concert. The first talks see geologist Ludo Broothaers speak about
Algarve History Association launches autumn season of talks
The Algarve History Association begins its autumn programme with a series of talks at both Tavira and Lagoa municipal libraries. On Monday, October 18 in Tavira Library, there will be
Curfew news from the “virtual” Algarve History Association
Despite being in – the new trendy word – “lockdown”, we have tried to maintain some form of contact with our friends. This imposed social distancing challenges an association which
History talk: The Sephardic Diaspora
Algarve historian Peter Booker will be talking about “The Sephardic Diaspora” at an upcoming Algarve History Association event on Tuesday, March 17 in Lagoa Library at 6pm. “We are well
A numismatic perspective
Contact and commerce between Portugal and United Kingdom during the Medieval and Post-Medieval period As an archaeologist, one of the most common questions asked of you is, “have you found
A Cruz Alta de Fátima
As long ago as 1973, the authorities at Fátima had realised that the existing facilities were not adequate to accommodate the increasing number of pilgrims, particularly on Sundays and other
Algarve History Association celebrates Fado this month
The Algarve History Association has announced two special events for the festive season as historian Peter Booker will continue his celebration of Fado on Tuesday, December 10 at 6pm in
Discover the Manueline style: outstanding examples in Portugal
Historian Peter Kingdon Booker will be holding a talk on ‘The Manueline Architecture’ this month in the Algarve – on Tuesday, November 26, in the Municipal Library of Lagoa at
Bartikian Clarinet Trio in Algarve
The Algarve History Association is hosting a special performance by the Bartikian Clarinet Trio on Sunday, November 10 at Quintinha da Música, near Tavira, at 4pm. American clarinettist Esther Georgie
The Implantation of the Republic in Portugal
The annual commemoration of the Implantation of the Republic of Portugal takes place on the public holiday of October 5. The Commemoration reminds us of the events of October 4