Pdlhistoria
As a historian, tour guide and humanist and happily living in Catalonia, and President of Porta de la Història Cultural Association, we study the tragedy and History of the Spanish Civil War (1936 to 1939) and the History of the International Brigades. We also offer bespoke guided tours across Spain on this period, aswell as Spanish culture and history in general. You can contact us on either pdlhistoria@gmail.com or by Whatsapp on +34 638438766. We look forward to hearing from you!
Publicaciones recientes
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The Bob Smillie Archive is now in the National Library of Scotland!
Thank you to Mariado Berrie for explaining yesterday that the Bob Smillie Archive is now in the National Library of Scotland! I think we should be thanking both Mariado and Kane Smillie together for this kind and generous gesture? https://manuscripts.nls.uk/repositories/2/resources/16617 Mariado originally discovered the mass grave in Valencia Cemetery where Bob had been buried. https://albavol…
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Forthcoming Events..... Here's one for April, 2026!
So, this will happen in April…. The Merriman March. 11th and 12th April 2026. The annual Merriman March organised by Herencia Altés in Gandesa and led by Anna Marti will take place this April 11th and 12th. https://albavolunteer.org/2012/07/in-the-footsteps-of-the-lincoln-washington-battalion/ The afternoon/evening of April 11th there will be a talk and supper at Herencia Altés near Gandesa, and …
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News concerning the International Brigades & the Spanish Civil War (1936 to 1939) from Porta de la Història in sunny Spain.
Hello everyone. This is Alan Warren, IB historian, researcher, publisher and tour guide on the International Brigades and the Spanish Civil War. And for some reason, President of Porta de la História Associació Cultural. Over the past year or so I have been reading various Substack articles of general interest. I am tempted to join, but it is based in San Fransisco and funded by various big money …
