Tal-Handaq Nostalgia

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


Last additions - Tal Handaq 60s (1960 - 1969)
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Dunera 1962669 viewsDunera School Cruise to Genoa, Rome and Naples. 1962. Photo taken prior to boarding at Grand Harbour. Photo courtesy of Times of Malta. Including Carl Olsen, Peter Feldon, Margaret Bradshaw, Dermot Matthews, Christopher Church, Joanna Hawkins, Derek Wood.PrefectJun 17, 2010
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Dunera 1962677 viewsDunera School Cruise. 1962. Prior to embarkation, Malta. Most of this group were in classes 2AG and 2BG. Includes Carl Olsen, Peter Feldon, Dermot Matthews, Christopher Church, Philip Brown. I was in Benbow dormitory, along with most of this group.
Carl Olsen
1 commentsPrefectJun 17, 2010
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Janice Drew652 viewsReceiving a Form Prize from Sir Maurice Dorman, 1962.PrefectJun 16, 2010
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Sea Rangers 61-62632 viewsAudrey HymansPrefectJun 16, 2010
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.. and all who sail in her ..595 viewsSea Rangers 61-62
Audrey Hymans
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Steady as she goes586 viewsAudrey Hymans, Sea Rangers 61-62.
HMS Barhill beyond.
PrefectJun 16, 2010
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Me in my school summer uniform.606 viewsDave HowellPrefectJun 16, 2010
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A break from Chemistry792 viewsDave Howell
Coffee break outside the Chemistry block. Water boiled over bunsen burners...happy days. L-R Mick Adams drinking out of a beaker, ?,?, Phil Gilbody, ?, Derek Spafford (behind the enamel mug) ?. Wendy Coupe seated, Sonia Aldworth (nee Orsman), ?, and Mr Hitchcott behind the dark glasses. I'm behind the camera
1 commentsPrefectJun 16, 2010
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Paradise Bay 1967889 viewsDave Howell
Here we have L - R Biffo, the lovely Lynne Duguid, and Fran balancing on top of L - R me (Dave Howell), Phil Gilbody and Paul Grimson. Camping out at Paradise bay circa 1967.
1 commentsPrefectJun 16, 2010
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Ludum Praeter Palmam Amare649 viewsBryan Sanderson at Prize Day 1963.
Prize Day at Tal Handaq was held on Monday, 18th November, 1963. The Commander-in-Chief, Mediterranean, Admiral Sir Deric Holland - Martin, K.C.B., D.S.O., D.S.C*., presided and the prizes were presented by the United Kingdom Commissioner, Sir Edward Wakefield, Bart., C.I.E. who entertained and amused all present with a very witty speech.
Bryan SandersonJun 02, 2010
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Ron's Memories751 viewsA selection of photos from the 1965 to 1969 "Sliema Cafe" era.1 commentsronthecooloneMay 14, 2010
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Luqa Air Scout camp: The whole camp724 viewsSomewhere near to Kalafrana and MarsaxlokChris HowellsApr 16, 2010
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Luqa Air Scout camp: Activity651 viewsAnother person who's name I cannot remember! Cha, old age etc etcChris HowellsApr 16, 2010
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Luqa Air Scout camp: Gannet patrol tent745 views4 commentsChris HowellsApr 16, 2010
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Devonia '66727 viewsSorry mate, we were friends but I cannot remember your name!1 commentsChris HowellsApr 16, 2010
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Sonia717 viewsCleaning up Sonia after the race - sort of.
Nigel Dawson
1 commentsPrefectMar 25, 2010
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Birra Messina507 viewsBorrowed from a well known campsite near Catania in 1960.
I will return them one day!
PrefectFeb 18, 2010
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Prefects 19661098 viewsNot many compared with 1960. The run down has started.4 commentsPrefectFeb 17, 2010
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Prefects 1960963 viewsRescanned and reposted to go with the names.
If anyone has a better quality print, do send.
PrefectJan 27, 2010
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Prefects 1960 Named854 viewsThese names to faces were the result of a discussion at the 2004 Reunion, between Marianne Tottman, Carol Matthews, Jean Miles, myself & others.
Harry Greig - TH 1958 - 1960.
PrefectJan 27, 2010
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New Year Party 19601048 viewsHarry Greig3 commentsPrefectJan 26, 2010
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Manoel Island1015 viewsHarry Greig1 commentsPrefectJan 26, 2010
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Manoel Island714 viewsHarry GreigPrefectJan 26, 2010
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Sea Cadets 1963743 viewsTS St Paul, formed at HMS Phoenicia, 1962, with TH and local boys.
50 Years of Malta's Sea Cadet Corps.
Bryan SandersonJan 25, 2010
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Sea Cadet Guard656 viewsFar left is Dave 'Prof' Shorters and next to him is Rob 'Ollie' Castell.
Bryan SandersonJan 25, 2010
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Sea Cadets afloat838 viewsNext to the officer I am pretty sure is Vince Bradshaw.
Bryan SandersonJan 25, 2010
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1965 L6A (1 of 4)998 viewsJohn Atherton, ?, John Noble, Mike (Smiley) Jamieson front and centre, ?, ?, ?.
Correction - John Saddler, Geoff Milton, John Moore (aka "Flash"), Graham ?, Nigel Vaughan, Paul Jenner; centre is Steve Commons.
4 commentsNigelJan 21, 2010
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1965 L6A (2 of 4)878 viewsJohn Moore, Paul Jenner, Nigel Vaughan, John Saddler.2 commentsNigelJan 21, 2010
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1965 L6A (3 of 4)655 viewsNigel Dawson
NigelJan 21, 2010
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1965 L6A (4 of 4)842 viewsJohn Noble on left, Mike (Smiley) Jamieson on right, you know who you are in the middle.
Correction - Left is John Moore. Right is Steve Commons. Centre Nigel Vaughan
1 commentsNigelJan 21, 2010
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Comino Trip 2009852 viewsLeft to right: Jane Finn, Susan Finn, Chris Harrison, Phil Woodcock, David “Jock” Norris.
Photo Bob Martin


1 commentsPrefectDec 02, 2009
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Gozo trip 19701146 viewsLeft front to back: Dom Busuttil Rivers , Dom Wujastyk (rear view), Joe Vincenti, Dave Shepherd (Exile).
Right f-b: Martin Lawrence, Caroline Cary (Porridge), Adrian Worley, Diane Lawrence, Eddie Eichmann
12 commentsMartin PowellDec 02, 2009
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