Author: Piotr
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1975 Benidorm, Altea, Calpe from the sea
Filmoteca TVE September 1975: Colour (!) video of boat excursion from Benidorm to Altea and Calpe. Starts at 8’20”. NOT N 1705 A
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Vintage: Fontilles Sanatorium
The village of Fontilles, in the picturesque Val de Laguar, is both a historical site and a nice place for excursions. The Fontilles Leprosarium played a key role in eliminating leprosy in Spain. “Fontilles was founded in 1902 by a lawyer Don Joaquín Ballester and a Jesuit priest, Father Carlos Ferris, in order to offer an…
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1958 Benidorm
Former PM Winston Churchill was expected in Benidorm in 1958, as amply reported by the Spanish. A residence was adapted for the purpose, but he never turned up (in Spanish: La Marina Plaza). View of the port and Paseo de Colón, as Churchill would have seen them in 1958 (Photo from a book published by the Comissió de Festes Majors…
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Calling Samaritans in Spain
Thanks to our member Alan Hyslop for providing this link with useful information about the Samaritans and their Spanish number (opens in a new tab): SAMARITANS IN SPAIN AND THE 902 NUMBER The Samaritans website (opens in new tab)
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1965 foreign press visits Alicante
TVE Filmoteca January 1965: video showing foreign journalists visiting Alicante and flamenco show, with shots of new high-rise buildings in Alicante. Ends at 1’10”. NOT N 1150 C
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170925 History Talk An Afghan Disaster 1879-80
Date: 25th September 2017 10:30 Location: Salón de Actos, Espai la Senieta, Moraira (next to the large free car park) Subject: An Afghan Disaster 1879-80 Lecturer: Brian Nicholls In recent years Afghanistan has become a regular topic of discussion for Western politicians and media. Britain’s association with this troubled part of the world goes back to…
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150525 History Talk 25th May: Lady Jane Grey
Date: Monday 25th May 2015 10:30 Location: Salón de Actos, Espai la Senieta, Moraira (next to the large free car park) Subject: ‘I Made my Daughter a Queen’ on the life of Lady Jane Grey Lecturer: Dee Craig My name is Lady Frances Brandon, mother of three daughters. My eldest girl was Jane, and I had high…
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1975 warm January on the Costa Blanca
Filmoteca TVE video of spring on the Costa Blanca, Alicante and Benidorm in January 1975. The video shows people enjoying warm weather in January, sunbathing and in bars. From 2’00” to 3’45” NOT N 1673 B
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Walking Football
Walking football has taken off in the U.K. and rekindled a sport we lost, many, many, years ago. Frequency: Weekly: Thursdays – 10:00 to play at 10:30
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British Citizens: Action on Winter Fuel Allowance
This information has been communicated by one of our members. She stresses the need for quick action by those interested in the issue. “A reliable source has advised me of an item on a forum regarding winter fuel allowance. I have copied the text below should you wish to act upon it. Please remember to add…
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150126 History Talk 26th Jan 2015: A History of Andalucia
Date: Monday 26th January 2015 10:30 Location: Salón de Actos, Espai la Senieta, Moraira (next to the large free car park) Subject: A History of Andalucía Lecturer: Peter Atkinson A History of Andalucía with Some Geography and a Lot of Pictures Andalucía is one of Spain’s 17 Autonomous Communities and comprises eight provinces: Almeria, Jaén, Granada,…
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