Algarve History Association events in March
The Algarve History Association, led by Peter and Lynne Booker, is organising two talks this month, both held in the municipal libraries of Tavira and Lagoa. Monday, March 14, Tavira
UPDATE: EVENT CANCELLED – AAA talk: the work of Estácio da Veiga
The Algarve Archaeological Association has announced that this lecture has been cancelled due to the latest government measures imposing that “for cultural events, vaccinated attendees also need to have had
All that glitters is…gold! Talk by numismatist Dr Aleksandar Brzic for Algarve Archaeological Association
The Algarve Archaeological Association (AAA) will be presenting two lectures on Tuesday, December 7, in English, by numismatist Dr Aleksandar Brzic. The first lecture will be at 2.30pm at Museu
Concert at Quintinha by Portuguese pianist Vasco Dantas
Portuguese pianist Vasco Dantas will be performing a concert on Saturday, November 20 at Quintinha da Música, near Tavira, at 4pm. The famous pianist will present the programme which graces
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