Tal-Handaq Nostalgia

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


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David Michael Gerrard 1946-2016 (aka Prefect)2006 viewsMy very very sad task to report David's passing on Sunday 17 January. THN Webmaster, Scholar, Sea Captain, Falklands Veteran, Friend and all round Good Bloke, he has gone to stand at the back of the big Assembly in the sky (or is it Detention?). Sahha xbien.

Dave seen here in his role as honorary member of TH ladies-who-lunch (Exeter) club, Sept 2015.

Funeral to take place at 3pm Tuesday 2nd Feb, Weston Mill Crematorium, Plymouth PL2 2EP (easy access from A38).

Please feel free to write tributes below, they can be printed out for the day.
9 commentsMartin PowellJan 20, 2016
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TH from across the valley530 viewsPrefectDec 08, 2015
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Verdala Old Entrance © 774 viewsSomewhat neglected.6 commentsPrefectNov 16, 2015
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TH 2015442 viewsNot sure what this is about. Future development?PrefectOct 27, 2015
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The Gym is still a Gym495 viewsPrefectOct 27, 2015
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The Hall still stands484 viewsUsed as a storeroom.PrefectOct 27, 2015
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Tigne Summer 651693 views1 commentsRichard KnapmanSep 27, 2015
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Tigne Summer 651573 views1 commentsRichard KnapmanSep 27, 2015
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Tigne Summer 651496 viewsRichard KnapmanSep 27, 2015
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Tigne Beach Summer 19651785 views1 commentsRichard KnapmanSep 27, 2015
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Mike Lyman 1957 - 1960808 viewsPrefectAug 29, 2015
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Mr Winn 19751667 viewsPrefectAug 15, 2015
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Miss Turner 19761597 viewsPrefectAug 15, 2015
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Christmas Concert 1951592 viewsJunior School Rehearsals.
From John Coles via Bruce Williams.
Review here.
PrefectMay 29, 2015
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She Stoops to Conquer 1952449 viewsPhoto provided by Liceo MA Vassalli via Bruce Williams.
Review here.
PrefectMay 24, 2015
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Peter Sheldrake & Barry Horder 1109 views Tal Handak Sports Day, Wednesday 21st May 1952 at Manoel Island.1 commentsPrefectMay 24, 2015
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Heather Marriott and John Clark770 viewsSt Julian's c 1953.
Photo from the late John Clark.
PrefectMay 14, 2015
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The Rivals 1953 - Full cast463 viewsUnless you know otherwise!
Photo provided by Liceo MA Vassalli via Bruce Williams.
PrefectMay 14, 2015
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David Chambers - Neil Atkinson - Bruce Williams974 views At Robb Lido 1958.PrefectMay 11, 2015
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The Rivals 1953363 viewsPhoto provided by Liceo MA Vassalli via Bruce Williams.PrefectMay 10, 2015
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The Rivals 1953344 viewsPhoto provided by Liceo MA Vassalli via Bruce Williams.PrefectMay 10, 2015
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The Rivals 1953355 viewsPhoto provided by Liceo MA Vassalli via Bruce Williams.PrefectMay 10, 2015
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Sports Day542 viewsBut what School, where & when?
From Bruce Williams.
PrefectMay 09, 2015
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The Rivals 1953356 viewsPhoto provided by Liceo MA Vassalli via Bruce Williams.PrefectMay 09, 2015
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The Rivals 1953378 viewsCourtesy of Tal Handaq Blogspot.
Review in 1953 Magazine.
PrefectMay 08, 2015
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Patience 1967518 viewsPenny Tatton & Denver Martin.
Cast. .... Review.
PrefectJan 10, 2015
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Twenty Lovesick Maidens451 viewsIn mini-skirts. Patience 1967.
Cast. .... Review.
PrefectJan 10, 2015
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RAF Luqa Youthclub membership card.1143 viewsThis is undated but from 1972 I think, so I assume my membership is current! Interestingly I never knew our address was 67 AMQ! fifla1973Jan 08, 2015
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Steve Jones' The Rise and Fall of David Bowie 1/2955 viewsCherry Vanilla by the way was someone Bowie fell for; Quicksand, Cracked Actor', Andy Warhol, Kooks and All Unwashed and Somewhat Slightly Dazed are some of Bowie's great songs (for the uninitiated). If anyone knows of Steve or where he is I would dearly like to make contact! fifla1973Dec 30, 2014
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Steve Jones' The Rise and Fall of David Bowie732 viewsI introduced Steve to Bowie in 1972 and recorded the first five albums onto cassette for him. I also helped him write out the lyrics for his own use to go with the recordings. He used his art and great sense of imagination to make three comic strips for me. This is page 1 of 2 of the first of those three strips. 70s pop art as never been seen before! fifla1973Dec 30, 2014
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A genuine 1970s letter from the great Steve Jones 2815 viewsSteve was a brilliant artist who painted the scenes on the walls of the new Luqa Youth Club at Safi in 1973. This is the second part of his letter sent while I was living miserably in the North East having left Malta in early 1974.fifla1973Dec 29, 2014
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A genuine 1970s letter from the great Steve Jones741 viewsThis is a letter from a great like minded friend; Steve Jones to me while I was suffering the misery of North East England in 1974. He was a great artist; he painted drew and sculptured and I wrote Ginsberg like poetry; a great team! I guess he was right when he wrote on the side of page one: Don't get me wrong we're only dancing! Perhaps it should now read: we were only dancing! Page 2 to follow!fifla1973Dec 29, 2014
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