Tal-Handaq Nostalgia

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

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 The Freedom Monument511 viewsFrom the front the figures of this monument outside St Lawrence's Church in Vittoriosa sadly disappear among the foliage!2 commentsOldBatJan 08, 2008
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 The Freedom Monument from the back.542 viewsSilhouetted against the sky over Dockyard Creek, the monument depicts the farewell to the last British sailor to leave when the island gained its independence. (Date please someone!)2 commentsOldBatJan 08, 2008
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 Moving house with the guineapig! About 1960.619 viewsOldBatNov 23, 2007
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 Gharry at Casa Leone ca. 1960816 viewsEverything (well, nearly everything!) was carried in karrozzin in those days. Is it just tourists now?! I'd written on the slide that this was at 'Fleur de Lis' - but I can't remember where that is, can anyone tell me?4 commentsOldBatNov 23, 2007
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 Racing at Marsa Nov. 1958498 viewsNot a safety barrier in sight!OldBatNov 23, 2007
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 Festa at Msida 1960522 views1 commentsOldBatNov 23, 2007
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 Stoneworkers in Gozo525 viewsApologies to the man on the right who seems to have lost his head!OldBatNov 23, 2007
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 The Queen's old home in 2005775 viewsI DO hope the Queen didn't ask to visit her old home when she made her anniversary visit - she'd be devastated to see the state it's in. The roof of the flat where I lived in 1957 overlooked the lovely garden we've seen on TV recently. I went back to that area in 2005 after the Verdala reunion and was much saddened to see the Villa Guardamangia is now semi-derelict (note the shutters upstairs). This is happening to many beautiful old and historic buildings.

Hugh Satow is standing on the steps.2 commentsOldBatNov 23, 2007
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 Star of Malta 1961 ©647 views In 1952 she was sold to Maltese owner, Paul M. Laferla, who operated her thrice weekly as the passenger ferry Star of Malta between Malta and Syracuse.
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 Fort Ricasoli ©610 viewsOldBatOct 04, 2007
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 Bighi at Sunset ©567 viewsOldBatOct 04, 2007
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 HMS Forth in her usual place 1009 views©Liz MardelOldBatOct 04, 2007
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 The USN lights up Sliema Creek884 views©Liz MardelOldBatOct 04, 2007
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 HMY Britannia 19612253 views©Liz MardelOldBatOct 04, 2007
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 Water Boats2334 viewsPainting by OldBat
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