The Historical Re-enactment Group of Malta and Reġjun Tramuntana are marking the 220th anniversary of the French arrival in Malta with a number of events. Five lectures relating to the period of the French Blockade (1798-1800) are being held at the premises of various local councils in the coming weeks.
The next lecture, titled ‘From the Knights’ downfall to British Malta’ by Stephen Degiorgio, will be held on Monday at 7pm at Mellieħa local council.