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Vendetta for the Saint248 viewsMalta posing as Sicily & Capri. Watch for the Kinnie advert during the fight (Naxxar church), and of course the 'Palermo' bus (M'xlokk, Mdina). Good classic episode (1969). More shots HERE Film - part one HERE part two HEREadmin	Inside the Pit 2005360 viewsRemove all the furniture and it looks just the same. I especially remember the opening at the end with bars in it. That was the only ventilation we had!1 commentsmikew	The Pit entrance tunnel 2005288 viewsThe tunnel fitted with all mod cons, handrail, steps, adequate lighting. Still damp though! but presumably not with the sweat of a lot of dancing teenagers.1 commentsmikew	The entrance to the Pit 2005215 viewsI took this photo when we went back on the 2005 reunion visit. It was then the Castille Wine Vaults. It was closed at the time but I managed to get in and take some photos which will follow on from this one. Ivan, (author of a previous photo) I hope they are of interest. 1 commentsmikew
Something to look forward to...263 viewsMore restored buses now doing tourist trips. Click HERE for full article from recent Times of Malta. See also THIS ONE admin	Merry Christmas from Valletta 2020188 viewsSome outstanding lights if you google them.admin	187 viewsOur late father being presented with the Marksman's Trophy by Sir Maurice Dorman Governor-General of Malta at the Sgts' Mess Annual Darts Awards Dinner held at Simonds Farsons Cisk Brewery, 1967.Military Brat	Washing Up in Malta242 viewsBy Josephine Burden, ex-Tal Handaq From the blurb - "Washing Up in Malta is about travel, coming of age, mothers and daughters. The lives of two women, Jessica and Grace, unfold across a century of change. Their particular journeys take them through Scotland, England, Germany, Africa, Bahamas, and Australia. Through it all, the place that punctuates their lives as a marker of home is the tiny island of Malta, at the centre of the Mediterranean Sea. Grace begins her journey here, and Jessica completes the circle by returning to Malta toward the end of her life." Buy online or read for free HEREadmin
Anyone we know?260 viewsAlhambra 1970s.admin	Barrakka lift probably c.1980 before demolition235 viewsYou can google the new one. Photo : source unknown.admin	Ray Calleja inventor of Twistees passes to the great tuckshop in the sky244 viewsRead more HEREadmin	Merry Christmas from Valletta 2019193 viewsThis is a large Christmas "tree" of illuminated Mdina-glass baubles on display in Valletta.2 commentsadmin
All the best from Farsons 220 views1960s ad. Reads "Simonds Farsons Cisk is the largest and most up to date industry on the island" !!2 commentsadmin	Triton Fountain 1960s271 viewsAfter Kingsgate became Citygate (1964).2 commentsadmin	Triton Fountain 2194 viewsFor those who are unaware of the livecam on the roof of The Phoenicia I have been trying unsuccessfully to include a link here, but if you Google "Live Cam Floriana - The Triton Fountain" you will find it. There are other views, too - Tigne, St George's Square, Grand harbour etc.Ivan	Triton Fountain 1173 viewsNot quite sure which album to put this in, but Then and Now seems appropriate as we are all no doubt familiar with how the area around the fountain used to look, and here it is now. The shot is a screen grab from the livecam mounted on top of The Phoenicia. What an improvement! And with a new twist on the selfie, that's my wife and I sitting on the low wall, bottom right. Ivan
What happened to the proposed donkey?198 viewsArtist's impression of the planned Paradise Bay Hotel. Times of Malta 23 March 1961.admin	Malta Independence 1964180 views21st September See Youtube ...and lots more clips there.admin	Military Brats [Sliema 1967]191 viewsGary Kevin Steven and Leslie at the water's edge, Sliema Creek.Military Brat	Beacon House St Andrew's Barracks [Now].196 viewsThe old Beacon House was used for N.A.A.F.I breaks.Military Brat
Sliema 1967227 viewsOn the right a locally produced Triumph Herald made by The Car Assembly Ltd [CAL] at the Marsa production line. Military Brat	Sliema 1967204 viewsThe slipway at Sliema.Military Brat	More dinghy racing, circa 1965203 viewsSwordfish from Garrison Club in Marsamxett. Sail no.174 in centre. Navy dentist Jerry Gardner (RN Tower Road clinic) sailed 175 (actually a Navy boat from St Angelo) and lavished much attention on her with gleaming mirror finish. He kept her at MGSC and constantly beat the Pongos. In retaliation he was disqualified for not wearing the correct "15" mark on the sail. Sour grapes or what !admin	More sailing in Marsamxett243 viewsFrom the Times of Malta 26 July 1970. Folkdance was a Garrison boat. Mike Johnson taught at St Andrew's. Pictures of Sonia and Sheba (Navy Folkboats) required !!admin
Garrison club dinghies in Marsamxett. Postcard213 viewsPre 1980 when the Carmelite dome came to dominate the skyline. (Probably Swordfishes pre 1968 when the club bought Pegasus dinghies. Club closed in 1978 of course). Sails have been coloured in, they were white. Some cards show them as white but are less clear.admin	RN families' clinic Tower Road262 viewsWell, they were made to keep the facade - so they did.....(taken 2018).admin	Wedgie357 viewsHe's never got stuck there before. 1972 Copyright © Martin Powelladmin	Gone to roost346 viewsChicken shack route - one way ticket. Copyright © Martin Powelladmin
Coming or going?289 viewsSeeing double, 1972 Copyright © Martin Powelladmin	Treasure in Malta443 viewsFilm shot locally in the 60s. With rising TH star Aidan Mompaolo de Piro. Kids' stuff - but great. Click HERE This part one of four - the rest should list alongside. Thanks to Anthony Zammit for uploading.admin	Fishers of men476 viewsLuke 5:2-11 With Gasan Wayne Sliema bus below St Luke's, as per NT.2 commentsadmin	British get out - MLP HQ Kingsway385 viewsNow welcomes tourists in for drinks and to see its history.admin
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