Past Events

When asked at her trial on 19 October 1701, what she did for a living, Catherina Mifsud responded “I am a public woman and that is how I battle through life”. The straightforward quality of her statement belies the overall consensus that early modern prostitutes were victims or disorderly women. Wage-dependent persons from all walks of life were socially perceived to be actively battling with life’s struggles. Religious sanctions were essential to sustain basic social norms. Prostitutes were wage-dependent persons…

One of our members has kindly offered to host a walking tour of Vittoriosa (Birgu), so please put on your comfortable walking shoes and join us as she shows us around this beautiful city. We will start by walking through the three gates into Vittoriosa. We’ll cover the Collachio, which is the old part of Birgu, with its narrow, winding streets, going past the Old Armoury and the Bishop’s Palace. If the weather is good, we may walk along the…

If you missed our last visit to the Golden Harvest Bakery or would like to visit again, this is your chance to take this popular and interesting tour! From a traditional family bakery in Floriana back in 1946, to the state-of- the-art facility the company currently operates from in San Gwann, Golden Harvest has always been at the forefront of the Maltese bread industry. Since its inception over 70 years ago, the company has always strived to achieve the best…

Join us in February at an evening get-together to celebrate our Association’s 51st Anniversary at The Thirsty Lawyer in Valletta. Cost includes a delicious array of canapés and a glass of wine /cocktail. Guests, partners and friends of members are all welcome.

The ‘Emancipation’ of Maltese Women WWII to 1970’s – Liberation at last... or not?  Presented by Mr Simon Cusens. Mr Cusens’s thesis “The Role of Women in WWII – The case of Malta” revealed the huge contribution made by women at every strata of society and the military, which was largely omitted from record. This newly found liberation for women ended abruptly after the war and the next few decades saw a return to the old attitudes and expectations. Mr…

What happens to the inherent iconological meaning of artefacts, sculptures and paintings within sacred spaces, once removed from their original location? What happens to their ability to transmit their message, their view, to the observer? Is not the continuation of a religious and spiritual legacy a value in itself? To conserve an experience or, paradoxically, a “possibility of experience”, is not quite like merely conserving an oil or wall painting, or the architectural fabric of the space. There are other…

To encourage contact among members who would like to gather personally, three of our members have volunteered to organise three different small group socials in different locations on different days, at venues that can allow for socially distanced chats. Monday 9th November  - Naxxar Tuesday 17th November - St Julian's Wednesday 19th November - Kalkara Take a look in November's newsletter for the hosts, dates and times. You never know, you might meet a new friend!