The Corunna Society

Napoleonic Newsdesk

by Paul Chamberlain

This organisation is involved in a number of important events taking place in Spain this year, organised by the Asociación Napoleonica Española. Events marked as commemorations involve parades and wreath-laying ceremonies while re-enactments are marked as such. The programme is:

2 May Mostoles: Commemoration
15-18 May La Albuera: Major international battle re-enactment
2 June El Bruc (Catalonia): Commemoration and battle re-enactment
15 June Saragossa: Homage to the dead of Saragossa - Commemoration
12-14 July Medina de Rioseco: Commemoration and minor re-enactment
?last weekend in August San Sebastian: Minor re-enactment
23-25 August Brión (Ferrol): Commemoration and minor re-enactment
1-2 November Vivero (Lugo): Commemoration of the loss of the frigate Magdalena & the Brigantine Palomo
20 October Somosierra: Commemoration and minor re-enactment
10 November Ocaña: Commemoration

If you are planning a holiday to Spain and wish to see any of these events, or perhaps as a re-enactor take part, then further information may be obtained from The Corunna Society, 12 Prospect Row, Brompton, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 5AL. Telephone 01634 811258 or email mark.dennis6@virgin.net

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