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A Travel Video to Hvar in 1969

Written by Paul Bradbury on Wednesday, 17 April 2013. Posted in Hvar Town, History, Island News, Tourism

A Travel Video to Hvar in 1969

A look at Hvar in the past - 1969 to be exact. Great video!

1612. 1514. Hvar History Everywhere. How Will We Celebrate the Great Rebellion?

Written by Paul Bradbury on Monday, 11 March 2013. Posted in Hvar Town, History, What's On This Month?, Island News, Tourism

1612. 1514. Hvar History Everywhere. How Will We Celebrate the Great Rebellion?

After the celebrations of 400 years of the oldest public theatre in Europe, an even older date to celebrate - 500 years of the Hvar Rebellion. 

Stari Grad from the Air in the 1950s

Written by Paul Bradbury on Monday, 11 March 2013. Posted in Stari Grad, History, Island News

Stari Grad from the Air in the 1950s

Stari Grad is the oldest town in Croatia at almost 2,400 years, but it has experienced most change in the last 60. 

Going Back in Time in Stari Grad with Go Hvar

Written by Paul Bradbury on Tuesday, 26 February 2013. Posted in Stari Grad, History, Island News, Tourism

Going Back in Time in Stari Grad with Go Hvar

Another high quality post from the team at Go Hvar, taking a closer look at Stari Grad. 

A Hvar Religious Procession in the Desert in Egypt

Written by Paul Bradbury on Saturday, 23 February 2013. Posted in Jelsa, History, Island News

A Hvar Religious Procession in the Desert in Egypt

One of the most unusual stories of Hvar's rich history - the Easter Procession in the Sinai desert.

British Bomb Vrboska: An Eyewitness Account

Written by Paul Bradbury on Friday, 15 February 2013. Posted in Vrboska, History, Island News

British Bomb Vrboska: An Eyewitness Account

This is why I love Total Hvar. In response to out earlier post of the bombing of Vrboska, an eyewitness account appears in the inbox...

The Day the British Bombed Vrboska

Written by Paul Bradbury on Thursday, 07 February 2013. Posted in Vrboska, History, Island News

The Day the British Bombed Vrboska

Now I understand why not everyone loves us Brits. Sorry for bombing Vrboska... 

Hvar in History: The Home of Organised Tourism in Europe

Written by Paul Bradbury on Friday, 01 February 2013. Posted in Hvar Town, History, Island News, Tourism

Hvar in History: The Home of Organised Tourism in Europe

A lovely picture of one of Hvar's hotels from the late 19th century.

Hvar in History: A 1914 Boat Ride from Dubovica

Written by Paul Bradbury on Sunday, 30 December 2012. Posted in Hvar Town, History, Island News

Hvar in History: A 1914 Boat Ride from Dubovica

A visit to one of Hvar's most interesting Facebook pages, still unearthing quality images of the past.

How Did Jelsa Look in the Past?

Written by Paul Bradbury on Saturday, 24 November 2012. Posted in Jelsa, History, Island News

How Did Jelsa Look in the Past?

Continuing our look at how the island looked in the past, today we visit Jelsa in days gone by. 

Who Remembers the 1980s? Zdrilca on the Pakleni Islands in 1983

Written by Paul Bradbury on Thursday, 15 November 2012. Posted in History, Island News, Tourism

Who Remembers the 1980s? Zdrilca on the Pakleni Islands in 1983

Continuing our look at Hvar in the past by video. Pakleni Island heaven at Tri Grede in 1983. 

What Did Hvar Town Look Like More Than 400 Years Ago?

Written by Paul Bradbury on Wednesday, 14 November 2012. Posted in Hvar Town, History, Island News

What Did Hvar Town Look Like More Than 400 Years Ago?

An early panorama of Hvar Town in 1571. No nightclubs here... 

Who Remembers the 1930s? Jelsa in 1939

Written by Paul Bradbury on Wednesday, 14 November 2012. Posted in Jelsa, History, Island News

Who Remembers the 1930s? Jelsa in 1939

Continuing our look at Hvar in the past via video. A very special one today - different aspects of life in Jelsa in 1939.

Who Remembers the 1980s? Hvar Riva and Pjaca in 1987

on Tuesday, 13 November 2012. Posted in Hvar Town, History, Island News, Tourism

Who Remembers the 1980s? Hvar Riva and Pjaca in 1987

Continuing our look at Hvar in the past via video, today we visit the pjaca and riva in Hvar Town. It was busy!

Who Remembers the 1980s? Pokonji Dol in 1986

Written by Paul Bradbury on Monday, 12 November 2012. Posted in History, Island News, Tourism, Beaches

Who Remembers the 1980s? Pokonji Dol in 1986

Continuing our look at Hvar in the past by video, today we visit the popular Hvar Town beach of Pokonji Dol, which was a little less developed in 1986...