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A film for April Fools264 viewsBlack Eagle - possibly the lamest film made in Malta (or anywhere), despite Van Damme's and Kosugi's best (or worst) efforts. Not made as a comedy but laughable in every way, redeemed only by the scenery (but of course no extras available from TH to save the day), 1988.

Film HERE

More stills HERE

What the REVIEWS SAID (scroll down).
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Vendetta for the Saint304 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

Full film HERE
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Inside the Pit 2005430 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 2005360 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 2005284 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...350 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 2020239 viewsSome outstanding lights if you google them.admin

247 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 Malta302 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?324 viewsAlhambra 1970s.admin

Barrakka lift probably c.1980 before demolition291 viewsYou can google the new one.

Photo : source unknown.admin

Ray Calleja inventor of Twistees passes to the great tuckshop in the sky317 viewsRead more HEREadmin

Merry Christmas from Valletta 2019255 viewsThis is a large Christmas "tree" of illuminated Mdina-glass baubles on display in Valletta.2 commentsadmin

All the best from Farsons 281 views1960s ad. Reads "Simonds Farsons Cisk is the largest and most up to date industry on the island" !!2 commentsadmin

Triton Fountain 1960s335 viewsAfter Kingsgate became Citygate (1964).2 commentsadmin

Triton Fountain 2246 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 1214 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?246 viewsArtist's impression of the planned Paradise Bay Hotel.

Times of Malta 23 March 1961.admin

Malta Independence 1964233 views21st September

See Youtube

...and lots more clips there.admin

Military Brats [Sliema 1967]300 viewsGary Kevin Steven and Leslie at the water's edge,
Sliema Creek.Military Brat

Beacon House St Andrew's Barracks [Now].253 viewsThe old Beacon House was used for N.A.A.F.I breaks.Military Brat

Sliema 1967281 viewsOn the right a locally produced
Triumph Herald made by The Car Assembly Ltd [CAL]
at the Marsa production line.
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Sliema 1967262 viewsThe slipway at Sliema.Military Brat

More dinghy racing, circa 1965246 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 Marsamxett293 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. Postcard256 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 Road309 viewsWell, they were made to keep the facade - so they did.....(taken 2018).admin

Treasure in Malta493 viewsFilm shot locally in the 60s.
With rising TH star Aidan Mompaolo de Piro.

Kids' stuff - but great.

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This part one of four - the rest should list alongside.
Thanks to Anthony Zammit for uploading.admin

Fishers of men526 viewsLuke 5:2-11

With Gasan Wayne Sliema bus below St Luke's, as per NT.2 commentsadmin

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Tal-Handaq Nostalgia

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

Then & Now