Ding Dong:  Avon’s calling

By Seren Charrington Hollins For many of us the ‘ding-dong’ of the doorbell signifies that the…

The Cumin Isle – Comino

The “getaway” for Maltese and Gozitans and with a remarkable history In days of yore, holiday…

Remembering the Tupperware Party

By Seren Charrington Hollins The very mention of Tupperware conjures up images of round stackable storage…

On 31st March Malta celebrated 46 years of freedom from colonial rule. What did Malta and Gozo go through in the preceding 7,250 years?

By Albert Fenech The 31st March this year commemorated probably the greatest day in history for…

Old Naval Expressions that we still use

By Lyn Funnell On our recent visit to The National Museum of the Royal Navy in…

The History, Magic and Mysticism of the Tiny Island of Filfla

The Maltese archipelago consists of six separate islands, Malta the main island and vastly over-populated, Gozo…

Soap Opera – the drama of soap making

By Seren Charrington Hollins Soap has gone very artisan in recent years and is a far…

Gozo’s Fort Chambray in the Fray

Preserving history, heritage and culture, or resorting to current economic needs? By Albert Fenech Plans to…

Salina – When a Keg of Salt was Worth More than its Weight in Gold

Malta boasts a lengthy history in saline culture.  Let’s take a look… The salt of the…

Trimdon, Durham. A Small Northern Town with a Big History

By Lyn Funnell Trimdon, in County Durham, is divided into four; Trimdon Village, Trimdon Colliery, Trimdon…