Heritage and History Book Fair

From the 4th till the 7th of October, Fondazzjoni Wirt Artna – the Malta Heritage Trust will be hosting The Notre Dame Gate Book Fair. A vast selection of military history, general history, maritime, aviation, children’s, WWI and WWII books will be available to purchase at special prices. The Fair is going to be held at Notre Dame Gate, Vittoriosa. During the fair we will be hosting talks on various history and art-related subjects. A great fair for all the family. We look forward to welcoming you. Stay tuned for more updates. The aim of this fair is not just to promote the sale of books but also serve as a platform for like-minded people with a keen interest in Maltese history, naval and military historical studies and heritage to meet, discuss and share ideas and knowledge. As result, the fair will feature a vast amount of books, an art exhibition with a historic theme, public lectures, guided tours of Notre Dame Gate, hands on sessions covering historic themes and historic food. Free Admission. Refreshments available throughout the day. Programme of Events: Thursday 4th: 14.00.00 Open 18.30 - Talk by Philip Magrath, Curator of Artillery at the Royal Armouries at Fort Nelson on 'Aspects of Artillery Through the Ages: Smooth-Bore and Rifled’. Friday 5th: 14.00 Open 18.30 - Talk by George Cini Saturday 6th: 09.00 Open 10.30 - Talk by Dr Stephen C. Spiteri in English Baroque Monumentality and the Defence of the Grand Harbour: Grand Master Cotoner’s Fortifications.’ Sunday 7th: 09.00 Open 10.30 Talk by Ian Ellis More updates coming soon!