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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Tigne Visit 1980 ©650 viewsA very helpful member of the Maltese Army showed me round Tigne on a visit - my first since leaving as a child in 1966. I am confused whether this was part of the school or the checkpoint office by the entry barrier to Tigne barracks7 commentsNick RobinsonMay 18, 2011
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Not Verdala Sports Day592 viewsIt turns out to be RN School Singapore. Never mind, nice pic.
More here. and here.
2 commentsPrefectMar 31, 2011
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Verdala Sports Day 1953602 viewsDressing up race. Including Brian Self, Geoffrey Bamber, Barry Freake.
Photo James Donald Bamber.
3 commentsPrefectFeb 14, 2011
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Liceo Verdala 1996 ©511 viewsBefore they changed the name on the gates.2 commentsMartin PowellJan 22, 2011
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St Ignatius College ©562 viewsBuilt on the tennis courts 2007-8.
A new girls' school is to be built on the rest of the site.
3 commentsMalcolm Booth Dec 17, 2010
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The Tile381 viewsin the Hall Entrance.1 commentsMalcolm Booth Dec 15, 2010
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The Hall ©579 views3 commentsMalcolm Booth Dec 15, 2010
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However all is not lost ©509 viewsThe Gym2 commentsMalcolm Booth Dec 15, 2010
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WARNING384 viewsPrefectDec 15, 2010
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447 views ©Malcolm Booth Dec 15, 2010
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420 views ©1 commentsMalcolm Booth Dec 15, 2010
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375 views ©Malcolm Booth Dec 15, 2010
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385 views ©Malcolm Booth Dec 15, 2010
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462 views ©1 commentsMalcolm Booth Dec 15, 2010
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Here endeth Block 1 ©364 viewsMalcolm Booth Dec 15, 2010
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401 views ©Malcolm Booth Dec 15, 2010
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WARNING327 viewsPrefectDec 15, 2010
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TH 2010431 viewsLast view of the Old Buildings?Malcolm Booth Dec 13, 2010
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TH c2006570 viewsWith Tennis/Netball Courts flattened for new building.
See alternative numbering system and another site layout plan here., courtesy Bruce Williams.
6 commentsMalcolm Booth Dec 13, 2010
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Tigne School459 views Mrs Rachel Arnold - prize giving Tigne School sports day c.1945,David ArnoldDec 05, 2010
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St David's School Mtarfa525 viewsClosed 19751 commentsPrefectDec 03, 2010
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St Andrew's School 1908 - 1978492 views1 commentsPrefectDec 03, 2010
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Tigne School588 views1955PrefectDec 03, 2010
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Original Equipmemt352 viewsPrefectJul 21, 2010
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Headmaster's Office ©417 viewsSame here.PrefectJul 08, 2010
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Staff Room ©371 viewsLiceo Vassalli pupils will have no difficulty finding their pupil records - they are scattered on the floor.PrefectJul 08, 2010
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TH 2010 ©422 viewsNot yet demolished but fading fast.PrefectJul 06, 2010
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3AG 1959 - 1960 ©399 viewsIn a bit of a mess in 2010.PrefectJul 06, 2010
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The Missing Doorknob ©364 viewsMr Gallagher's electrified handle (3AG 1959-60) has been filched.PrefectJul 06, 2010
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Verdala Staff relaxing at a Lido ©503 viewsPrefectJun 07, 2010
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Gecko ©525 viewsMediterranean gecko, Hemidactylus turcicus — residential and wild.
These we have loved.
Martin Powell
2 commentsPrefectDec 06, 2009
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Verdala Drive 1967 ©557 viewsstarring Louis Powell aged 7 facing his Dad’s camera.
(revised edition)
Martin Powell
PrefectNov 28, 2009
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