Tal-Handaq Nostalgia

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


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More Survivors369 viewsPrefect
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Routemaster ©368 viewsLondon's loss is Malta's gain.1 commentsPrefect
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Preserved Truck ©367 viewsAt the Limestone Heritage, Siggiewi.Prefect
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Home Alone ©367 viewsLeaving Luqa at 6am on 1st October 1961 to go to boarding school.
I think this was a DC7 and very noisy it was too! I was not to return to Malta until April 1962.
John Kirby
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"Josephina" at Tigne ©366 views Capt Arnold's pride and joy parked opposite Sgts Mess with Bk Sq, hockey pitch and offrs married quarters in the background.
David Arnold
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Another one of Aunty Lou's truck ©366 viewsPrefect
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Opening of the Railway 1883366 viewsNotabile Terminus.Prefect
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Tram at Porte des Bombes365 viewsBefore the walls were knocked down to improve the traffic flow.Prefect
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Wolseley 1500365 viewsPrefect
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The Star of Malta in her prime364 viewsK.P.H.?Prefect
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Gozo Boat G3364 viewsPassing the newly completed breakwaters in 1910.Prefect
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Harbour Ferries364 viewsCoal fired steam gave way to diesel in 1950 but the service ended in 1959. Tenders are invited for a new service to operate across both harbours all year round from next year. Times of Malta. Tickets will include free use of the new Barrakka Lift which is supposed to open early in 2013.Prefect
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B'kara Bus364 viewsPassing through Hamrun.Prefect
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Mellieha Bus at Mgarr364 viewsThe Church was completed in 1946.
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Museum Station363 viewsPrefect
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Warwickshire361 viewsBibby Line.
©Chris Howell Collection.
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Queen of Peace360 viewsFormer RN wooden Minesweeper. Operated by Magro Bros as Gozo freight ferry 1955 - 1970 when laid up at Marsa. Foundered 1977 in Gulf of Sirte with loss of 3 crew.Prefect
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Crested Eagle359 viewsFormerly New Royal Lady. Operated by General Steam and P&A Campbell as Thames/South Coast pleasure boat, 1946 - 1957. Later renamed Imperial Eagle.

Full story HERE
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The Solemar Hotel, Marfa.359 viewsResolving a previous discussion.Prefect
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Hamrun Railway Station ©359 viewsAlthough the railway ceased operating in 1931 many relics still remain, including this building, now in use by Hamrun Boy Scouts. Along with the building, the pillars supporting the canopy, the canopy itself, the metal fence to the right of the building and large flower urn are all original reminders of its past use. The only thing missing is a steam train in front of it!
Mac
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Hillman 5cwt Light Utility 4 by 2 ©359 viewsGnejna Bay 1988Prefect
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Wedding Coach 1952359 viewsPhill RosePrefect
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Mosta 1954 © 359 viewsA Mellieha bus passing through.
Photo ©James Donald Bamber.
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Spinola Terminus 1963359 viewsPrefect
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Yes it is a Maltese bus ©358 viewsMarsaxlokk 20071 commentsPrefect
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Austin Gipsy 1988 ©358 viewsPrefect
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Leonid Sobinov 1976358 viewsEx Cunarder Saxonia/Carmania.Prefect
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The Floriana Gestapu ©358 viewsPouncing on another hapless motorist who has failed to notice that Sarria Street inbound is now "Buses Only".
They quite spoiled my entire day!
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Loading for Gozo358 viewsPrefect
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Luzzu ©357 viewsDouble ended fishing boat.
St Paul's Bay 1960s.
Traditional "moustache" colours: Red- St Paul's Bay, Lemon yellow- Msida/ St Julians, Yellow ochre- Marsaxlokk, Black- Gozo.
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Its that ship again357 viewsStar of Malta 1955.
©Rex Cooper
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Our new car ©357 viewsDavid Woolfenden
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