Tal-Handaq Nostalgia

Memories of the Royal Naval School, Malta, 1947 - 1978.


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A (vivid) memory of Mdina513 viewsThis is Casa Mdina, Wesgha Ta’ Sant’ Agata, Mdina. This is where our Eng Lit master lived. He invited his Upper 6th class one evening for a literary soiree (his phrase, not mine), and whilst readings were being delivered to and by the guests I recall having a cosy time on this balcony with a young lady. My Eng Lit A-level grade was not good…1 commentsIvan
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Farsons Advertising387 viewsPrefect
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Farsons Advertising388 viewsPrefect
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Ghar id-Dud & Qui-si-Sana520 viewsLate 40s or early 50s. With a view of the Union Club which is now lost behind high rises.Prefect
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RNH Bighi532 viewsPrefect
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RNH Bighi484 viewsPrefect
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St Luke's 1950570 viewsProbably RFA Nasprite at left.1 commentsPrefect
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The Riviera in 2005726 views1 commentsPrefect
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The Tas Santi Valley © 549 viewsPrefect
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Hotel Riviera/Martinique, Ghajn Tuffieha.802 viewsWas it ever that swish?2 commentsPrefect
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Mosta & Ta' Qali © 514 viewsZoomed from Mdina 2014.Prefect
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A Shaded Gharry Horse © 487 viewsUpper Barrakka 2014Prefect
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The Sinkhole at L-Ahrax Point © 463 viewsPrefect
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The Sinkhole at L-Ahrax Point © 442 viewsHere on Map.Prefect
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Banksy was here? © 445 viewsPrefect
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Some old traces remain © 472 viewsPrefect
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Some life returns to the Gut © 540 viewsIf somewhat overpriced.2 commentsPrefect
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New Steps inside "City Gap" © 407 viewsPrefect
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The Stock Exchange © 401 viewsFormerly the
Barracca Garrison Chapel. Entrance to The Pit behind camera on left (out of shot).
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The Malta Police Force © 425 views ... with an impressive silent drill display.Prefect
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The Malta Police Force © 410 viewsCommemorate their 200th anniversary ....
History.
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Tigne Update 2014 © 496 viewsBoom Defence relics still there.Prefect
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Tigne Update 2014 © 629 viewsYou can still swim into the cave.3 commentsPrefect
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Tigne Update 2014 © 470 viewsThe winch room is still open but even more vandalized, and no access beyond.Prefect
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Tigne Update 2014 © 447 viewsThere may still be a way in for the more adventurous.Prefect
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Tigne Update 2014 © 453 viewsNo entry past here.Prefect
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Tigne Update 2014 © 456 viewsOfficers Mess overshadowed by "Fort Cambridge" development.Prefect
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Tigne Update 2014 © 439 viewsThis tunnel entrance is blocked off.Prefect
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Tigne Update 2014 © 404 viewsSo is this one.Prefect
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Tigne Update 2014 © 431 viewsThe Steps are open, but no skateboarding!Prefect
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Tigne Update 2014 © 428 viewsThe view is unchanged.Prefect
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Tigne Update 2014 © 412 viewsThe Fort is still closed.Prefect
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