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George Cross 75th anniversary lecture by James Holland at the Auberge de Castille, Valletta
Friday 21 April 2017 at 7.00pm On the occasion of the 75th anniversary from the award of the George Cross to Malta by King George VI, in April 1942, Fondazzjoni Wirt Artna in conjunction with the Malta Tourism Authority are pleased to invite you to a public lecture by the British military historian and broadcaster James Holland, author of military history books including the best seller Fortress Malta. In this talk, James Holland will focus on the crucial months of 1942, revealing the depth of the nation’s suffering and outlining its extraordinary fightback and the part the island played in the Axis defeat in North Africa. For more than two years, fortress of Malta was besieged, yet it held out against the odds and played a vital strategic role as an offensive base from which Britain could attack vital Axis supply lines. The lecture will be followed by the viewing of the historic 1942 British documentary Malta GC and a reception kindly provided by the Office of thePrime Minister. A brief Fortress Malta book signing by the author will precede the reception. This event is taking place on Friday 21st April 2017 at 7.00pm and is being hosted by the Office of the Prime Minister at the Ambassadors’ Hall, Auberge de Castille, Valletta. For this occasion Heritage Malta will be exhibiting the George Cross along with the original citation from the National Library. Attendance is free but limited to 120 and strictly by prior registration on a first come first served basis. Due to security constraints unregistered individuals and late comers will not be allowed in. This event is being held under the auspices of the Minister for Justice, Culture and Local Government Hon Owen Bonnici and kindly supported by the Corinthia Palace Hotel, Attard. For booking please send an email at bookings@wirtartna.org giving name and numbers of attendees. |
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REGULAR EVENTS
Saluting Battery
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Gun firings: 12.00 & 16.00hrs
Guided Tours: 11.00, 12.15, 14.00, 15.00 & 16.15hrs Audio-guides: Throughout the day |
Fort Rinella
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Live-displays:
Guided Tours: Film-shows: Audio-guides: |
Monday to Saturday
11.00 hrs - Military Signalling; 12.00hrs - Sword Display; 13.00hrs - Musketry Display 14.00hrs - Main Re-enactment Display (Foot & Rifle Drill/Cavalry/ Artillery firing) In between displays In between displays Throughout the day |
Malta at War Museum
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Guided Tours: 11.30 & 14.30hrs
Film-shows: Throughout the day Audio-guides: Throughout the day |
Lascaris War Rooms
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Guided Tours: 11.30 & 14.30hrs
Film-shows: Throughout the day Audio-guides: Throughout the day |
War H.Q. Tunnels
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Guided Tour: Monday-Sunday
at 10.30 hours & 13.00hrs |
Book this tour in person at the Saluting Battery or the Lascaris War Rooms or by phone 21800992/21803091 (office hours) or email: bookings@wirtartna.org
Tour starts from the Saluting Battery in Valletta. |
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