I’ve just finished reading The Kappillan of Malta by Nicholas Monsarrat. The book is set in World War Two and tells the story of a…
Author: MichaelinBirgu
British man living in Birgu and fascinated by its history and traditions
This is my first post for quite a while. It’s not surprising. It’s not so easy to write about a city’s culture and history when…
As some of the lockdown restrictions start to be eased, and the weather begins to move through spring and hint at the hot…
In today’s post I want to offer my own personal thanks to some of the unsung heroes of the current situation with the…
If I’m honest, I almost didn’t write this post. In 2019 I experienced my first Holy Week in Birgu: bells ringing, flags flying, pageantry and…
Growing up in the north of England, marching bands have been a big part of my life. The St. George’s Day parades in which…
To date this blog has been a celebration of Birgu: the importance of its history; the grandeur of its architecture; and the commitment of…