9 May marks the foundation of the suburban town of Floriana and the 300th anniversary of this locality will be celebrated in 2024.
For this historical landmark the local gazette, Il-Furjana will be publishing a book about the locality. It is anticipated that this publication will be of interest not only to the Florianites but also to Melitensia collectors.
The 300 years Floriana project was officially launched on 7 February and the production team is being led by Dr Joan Abela, editor of the publication. Renowned accademics and writers participating in this venture include: Dr Joan Abela, Eddie Attard, Judge Emeritus Giovanni Bonello, Dr Andre P. DeBattista, Dr Sandro Debono, Rev. Dr Nicholas Doublet, Prof. Henry Frendo, Dr Albert Ganado, Joseph Schiro, Prof. Raymond Mangion, Rev. Dr Martin Micallef, Prof. Charles Savona Ventura, Dr Giannantonio Scaglione, Dr Stephen C. Spiteri, Prof. Conrad Thake, Rev. Dr David Torpiano, Dr Theresa Vella, Prof. William Zammit, Dr Julian Zarb, Tony Terribile and Mario Xuereb.
The book, replete with hundreds of historical photos many of which have never been published, contains 400 pages. It also includes specialised historical articles about various aspects of Floriana.
Pre-publication special offer
A pre-publication booking order is being offered where the book price will be reduced to €60 instead of the post publication price of €75.
Those who do not want to pay €60 in a lump sum, a payment scheme, over four years, is being launched – €20 to be paid with the pre-booking form this year; €10 next year and €10 the following year (2023). The last €20 will be paid when the book is collected in 2024.
Payments by cheque are to be made payable to “Il-Furjana” and addressed to Il-Furjana, 44, Capuchins Street, Floriana FRN 1053
For further infomation phone on 7933 9649 or send an email to: [email protected]