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Swings playground at St Julian's Tower29 viewsDragonara in background. 1960s?
The hard kids could get the seat up to the bars - at the passengers' peril.
Swingers unidentified. Source unattributed.adminApr 21, 2024
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Caption Competition62 viewsBalluta 1985adminApr 08, 2024
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No misbehaviour on the buses !84 views1970s verbose missive to parents - but second page is missing.
Does anyone have the complete paper?adminMar 22, 2024
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Mr Ricketts to wardrobe please 79 viewsMr (Trev) Ricketts being pinned up for MADC production of The Tempest, San Anton 1968.
See ALSO
Photo : Monica Mazure now WardmcnallyadminFeb 20, 2024
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In loving memory of Mr (Trev) Ricketts d.3rd February 202491 viewsRicky Ricketts writes : "I can’t believe I am actually writing this ….. but wanted to let you all know that my amazing dad and role model Trevor Ricketts sadly passed away suddenly at 2:20 am Saturday morning. To say I feel heartbroken is an understatement.
I think the thing I am struggling with most is the suddenness of it all. Last weekend we had a lovely family walk around Port Solent to the pub where of course he beat me in his first ever game of “Guinness line” drinking !!
I know many of you will be wondering “how on earth?” as he was super fit and still walking many miles every day. Without any warning signs he had a massive stroke on Thursday morning and later that day he underwent surgery to remove two large clots from his brain, which appeared to go well. I even got to speak to him for a couple of minutes in recovery and whilst not himself he was looking forward to the test match on Friday !
Unfortunately, in the early hours of Friday, he suffered a catastrophic bleed to the brain and the consultant told us that he wouldn’t recover. We were able to sit with him all day on Friday, and the early hours of Saturday morning, to share our memories, listen to jazz, say good bye and most importantly promise him that we will take care of my incredible mum Gillian Ricketts … something I know I wont be doing alone as they are so loved by many.
Dad, I will miss you more than you will ever know and promise to shout louder at Swindon, clap louder at Lords and make you proud xx "
See photos HERE
adminFeb 06, 2024
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A warm view for winter99 viewsAdmiralty harbour launch (aka pinnace colloquially though incorrectly) from Bighi or St Angelo to Custom House
Photo : David Woolfenden (Verdala 1960s)adminJan 09, 2024
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Christmas lights outside Valletta 2023105 views.... with Triton fountain
Photo : Malcolm Zammit (aka Maussie group on Facebook, he posts lots of Malta info and photos there, even though living in Oz).adminDec 23, 2023
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Capsize - more sailing from 1970177 viewsStarring Tony Sarginson & David Fletcher
Rumour had it that the Shack flight cost £3000 (about £60k today)
Cutting courtesy of TSadminNov 18, 2023
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More boats at Hay Wharf 1950s-60s45 viewsLeft to right 1.Swordfish (15): 2.possibly International 14 (K denotes GB/UK): 3.unknown with C sail emblem and pointed canoe stern, probable fixed keel judging from tiller going through hull. Another one beyond it unrigged. Ideas welcome.adminNov 05, 2023
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Folkboat "Folklore" at MGSC Hay Wharf 197050 viewsWith Martin Donnelly and Joe Vincenti. Another painting by MD's talented mother.adminOct 21, 2023
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Sailing at MGSC Hay Wharf 1970106 viewsPainting by Martin Donnelly's mother.
Dinghies are Pegasi (nominativus pluralis - Ratty non iratus erat).adminOct 07, 2023
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The Battle of the River Plate - on Gozo91 viewsScene from the filming, 1955
See also the VIDEO CLIP
The full film is also on youtubeadminSep 01, 2023
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Pirates of Penzance 1974159 viewsProduction by SCADS. Members of the Services Choral & Dramatic Society were mostly school teachers and spouses, servicemen and their wives, and a sprinkling of pupils from Tal-Handaq (especially useful when younger cast members were required). Most productions were put on at Tal-Handaq in the school hall, but occasionally (as in the case of 'La Vie Parisienne' in 1976) the Manoel Theatre was the venue.
Cutting from the Dolphin & Eagle, 15th March 1974, courtesy Mr Hugh Ritchie (TH staff).adminAug 18, 2023
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Laws at Sea140 viewsLt Cdr Mike Law and Miss Pat Bower, as they were then, racing RN Swordfish in Marsamxett 1958/9. We lost Capt Law in 2015 and Mrs Law a couple of weeks ago, aged 95. Now sailing on a cloud together. Fair winds.adminAug 06, 2023
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HMS Forth 1952136 viewsin 1952 the 1st Submarine Squadron comprised H.M.Submarines Sturdy, Sanguine, Sentinel, Tabard, Teredo, Trump, Token and Trenchant. Some shown here alongside and around depot ship H.M.S. Forth in Msida Creek.adminJul 23, 2023
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Captain of a Diso 2179 viewsCaptain and Mrs Gilchrist being sent off in a dghajsa Sept 1971 at the end of his tour as Captain HMS St Angelo.
Photo : Official Naval PhotographeradminJul 08, 2023
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Captain of a Diso90 viewsCaptain and Mrs Gilchrist being sent off in a dghajsa Sept 1971 at the end of his tour as Captain HMS St Angelo.
Photo : Doune Gilchrist (now Sinclair)adminJul 08, 2023
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TH Girl?9822 viewsA British family shopping in Paola 50s/60s - is the girl looking at the camera from TH? Certainly wearing collar & tie. Anybody recognise her?adminJun 21, 2023
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More Pulp85 viewsMichael Caine again filming Pulp 1971/72
View film free HEREadminJun 12, 2023
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Prince Charles on RASC Eden, Malta 1968 (orange shirt)92 viewsSee the whole FILM (need access to BBC iplayer)
See also THIS ONE (same film)adminMay 06, 2023
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Malta Milestone - 196585 viewsLovely little ten-minute documentary - WATCH HERE
adminApr 18, 2023
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HAFMED (MALTA) - HQ Allied Forces Mediterranean (Floriana)84 viewsPlaque / Shield / Crest / Badge - another ebay findadminApr 09, 2023
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Another Bob Dickerson painting for sale, this time on ebay123 viewsSee HERE
adminApr 05, 2023
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WATCH on BBC iplayer86 viewsFILM: Luzzu (2021) HERE
A man risks everything to provide for his wife and newborn son by entering Malta's black-market fishing industry. In Maltese and English
Runtime: 90 minutes
Guardian REVIEW
adminMar 21, 2023
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The Pit re-opens - at certain times378 viewsNEW GUIDED TOURS are now being offered of the Saluting Battery Museum housed in the former St. George's Garrison Church Crypt [aka The Pit to 1960s TH-ers] below the present day Stock Exchange. Tours are available Monday to Saturday at 1100, 1300 and 1400 hrs. The tour leaves from the saluting battery and takes one round the underground crypt whose origins go back to 1570 when it was used as a defensive flanking battery, part of the demi-bastion of SS. Peter and Paul. The new museum tells the story of the Malta time-gun which was fired precisely at noon from the saluting battery between 1824 and 1923. It served as an accurate time signal for mariners to regulate ship chronometers which they would later rely on to find longitude at sea.
The museum holds a rich collection of historical and artistic artefacts connected with the history of the saluting battery, time, navigation, gunpowder and artillery including most of the types of cannon which were once mounted at the saluting battery. There are also military badges, uniforms, documents, maritime navigational instruments and Malta's last time ball which was hoisted above the Auberge de Castile until 1923 to signal mid-day along with the noonday gun. Admission costs €6 per adult and €3 for children under 16 years. Tickets can be bought at the Saluting Battery. No prior booking is necessary.adminMar 17, 2023
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Mellieha bus by Monica Ward-McNally (was Mazure) 1960s148 viewsBut who is the girl extreme right?adminMar 02, 2023
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For G&S lovers everywhere132 viewsThose who loved the TH shows will love this FILM - available on DVD or YOUTUBE
adminMar 02, 2023
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Jim Joyner memoir 1960s11280 viewsRead his Malta memoranda HEREadminFeb 15, 2023
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Midnight Express236 views44 years ago today, one of the best films ever to be shot in Malta was released.
Search Youtube for several copies to view free.
Rotten Tomatoes review
More at Guide me Malta
adminOct 06, 2022
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Royal Visit 1954210 viewsPathe News play video clip HERE
For nine more clips of the Royal visit search youtube for British Pathe Queen in Malta 1954.adminSep 27, 2022
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Malta ˜first in line" at Queen's second funeral procession198 viewsProminence given to recipients of the George Cross
Read the feature at Times of Malta
Photo of the royal couple at Villa Guardamangia : Daily Telegraph
adminSep 19, 2022
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RIP Ma'am227 viewsPhoto of HM at a 1967 reception in Malta attended by Rosemary's parents Surgeon Commander David Haines, Mrs Diana Haines (lady smiling behind HM).adminSep 09, 2022
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