Tal-Handaq Nostalgia

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


Last additions - Other Service Schools and TH in Later Years
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The Palm Tree has company ©636 views7 commentsPrefectJul 09, 2012
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Verdala looks like a prison again ©704 views3 commentsPrefectJul 09, 2012
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The Top Tunnel ©571 viewsScope for further exploration by the THN Alpine Club. OK Martin?1 commentsPrefectJul 07, 2012
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The Tunnels ©567 viewsDescribed by Frank Grant in
Cimbing with Angels & Ghosts.
1 commentsPrefectJul 07, 2012
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The RAF/Naval Storage Depot ©503 viewsUsed during the war and afterwards.
Now a stand-by generating station for the airport.
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Wied il-Kbir ©577 viewsOn the TH Cross Country route of blessed memory.3 commentsPrefectJul 07, 2012
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Due to open in September 2012. ©507 viewsMore here.PrefectJul 06, 2012
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A new science lab maybe? ©438 viewsPrefectJul 06, 2012
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Handaq Snack Bar ©525 viewsPilgrims can now quench their thirst or drown their sorrows.PrefectJul 06, 2012
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The New Girl's School ©506 viewsPart of St Ignatius College.
Nearing completion June 2012
2 commentsPrefectJul 06, 2012
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TH Flora ©437 viewsBougainvillea & HibiscusPrefectMay 31, 2012
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Verdala Barracks & School979 viewsThe RN (SCS) School closed in July 1976 and was handed over to the Malta Government in September.6 commentsPrefectFeb 20, 2012
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Sliema Kindergarten 1952651 viewsSacred Heart Convent phillroseFeb 19, 2012
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RAF Luqa School822 viewsPrefectJan 16, 2012
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Verdala Sports Day 1956527 viewsPresentation to Mrs Jay.

"The meeting closed with the presentation of trophies and medallions by Mrs. Jay. David Currie and Ranee Symonds were awarded their cups as champion boy and girl, having gained most individual points during the meeting. The house championship cup was received by the house captains on behalf of Drake House. All other children, first in their events received medallions, those in second and third places received certificates."
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Verdala Staff at Sports Day 1956513 viewsAt St Edward's College Sports Ground. Read all about it.1 commentsPrefectDec 20, 2011
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Cdr Paynter at Verdala550 views3 commentsPrefectDec 20, 2011
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CDR EVK Paynter397 viewsHeadmaster Verdala 1956-1958.
<-- From Viv Paynter
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Luqa Primary Football Team 1974-5623 viewsBack - Fred Oxley, xxx, Lorne Green, Tony Guthrie, Paul Wilson, Ian Rafferty, Grant Seth, Kevin McGlone,
Front - Graham xxx, xxx, Michael Lord, Robert Maude, David Riddell, xxx
Maybe others can be filled in?
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St Andrew's School660 views1 commentsPrefectJul 31, 2011
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Verdala Barracks and School913 viewsDate uncertain but the palm tree is there!6 commentsPrefectJul 31, 2011
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The Dockyard School633 viewsIn Prisons Street Senglea. Catering for both schoolchildren and apprentices, in 1928 under Lieut. GH Rickers there were 172 Brits, 56 Maltese and 44 of mixed parentage. They all moved to Verdala in 1929 though after WW2 the apprentices returned to the old prison.1 commentsPrefectJul 31, 2011
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What Tal Handaq will look like when its all finished659 viewsFrom Bernard Hoctor1 commentsPrefectJun 29, 2011
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As do two classroom blocks ©498 viewsPrefectJun 29, 2011
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The Gym & Hall Survive ©432 viewsIf temporarily out of bounds.PrefectJun 29, 2011
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The New Girls' School ©411 viewsArising from the Ashes.PrefectJun 29, 2011
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Most of the Headmasters473 viewsPrefectJun 29, 2011
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The Old School Bell448 viewsPresented to Liceo Vassalli in 2001 by the TH Reunion Committee.

Now in the foyer of St. Ignatius College.
PrefectJun 29, 2011
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Tigne School, Tue 1st Aug 1989 ©817 views4 commentsDavid RobinsonJun 28, 2011
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Tigne School, Malta, Tue 1st Aug 1989 ©568 viewsDavid RobinsonJun 28, 2011
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Tigne School, Malta, Mon 7th Aug 1989 ©1311 views4 commentsDavid RobinsonJun 28, 2011
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Tigne School Sports day 1964 © 663 viewsThis is me winning (with my brother) the 'wheelbarrow' race! I cannot recall where the events took place - certainly not the parade ground at Tigne1 commentsNick RobinsonMay 18, 2011
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