Janus: Photographs of Malta, c.1958-1965

RCS contains:
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Y3011XX	Sir Raynor Arthur Collection
Y3011Z	Imperial Forestry Institute, Oxford, Group Photograph, 1926
Y3011ZZ	F.G. Banks photographs
Y3016A	Young collection on Gibraltar 1885
Y3016B	Gibraltar from end of Old [mistitled] Mole. c.1880
Y3016C	Photographs of Gibraltar, circa 1895
Y3016D	Photographs of Gibraltar, circa 1935
Y3016E	Photographs of Gibraltar, circa 1965
Y3016F	Aerial photographs of Gibraltar, (?) 1930s
Y3016G	Group outside Gibraltar Cathedral, January 1931
Y3016H	[Gibraltar aerial view]
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Photographs of Malta, c.1958-1965

Title	Photographs of Malta, c.1958-1965
Reference	GBR/0115/Y3017E
Creator	Various
Covering Dates	circa 1958-circa 1965
Extent and Medium	14 images; Good condition.
Repository	Cambridge University Library: Royal Commonwealth Society Library

Content and context

A collection of loose prints measuring approximately 205 x 160 mm and with captions on the reverse. Photographs by Central Office of Information and other sources.

Access and Use

Please cite as Cambridge University Library: Royal Commonwealth Society Library, Photographs of Malta, c.1958-1965, Y3017E

Further information

Indexed

This collection level description was entered by SG using information from the original typescript catalogue.

This collection is available on microfiche: Middle East, fiche number 4.

Index Terms

Europe

Malta

RCS/Y3017E contains:

Aerial view of Valetta. 204 x 157 mm. A view looking towards Rnella Bay and Fort Ricasoli, south of Grand Harbour. The buildings dominating the foreground of the photograph are those of the Royal Naval Hospital, Bighi. The following caption is found on the reverse of the print:. 'British official photograph: Crown copyright reserved, issued for British Information Services by Photographs Division, Central Office of Information, London. Commonwealth Prints Library. Subject: Mediterranean: Malta, G. C. Picture Number: R. 13168. Picture Shows: An aerial view of Valeta, capital of Malta. Information: Malta became independent in September 1964. With the neighbouring island Gozo it had been under the protection of Britain since 1802, and was awarded the George Cross by King George VI in recognition of its valour during the long siege of the island in the second world war. Total population is some 328,50. March, 1965'.
Creator: Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Central Office of Information.
Good condition..

Mar. 1965

Grand Harbour, Valletta. 206 x 152 mm. A view looking across Grand Harbour towards Ricasoli Point with shipping moored in the foreground. With part of the centre of Valletta visible at the left of the print.
Creator: Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Central Office of Information.
Good condition..

Apr. 1958

The Grand Harbour, Valletta. 202 x 158 mm. A view looking south across the harbour towards Kalkara, with shipping at anchor.
Creator: Unknown.
Good condition..

circa 1958-circa 1965

Grand Harbour. 202 x 157 mm. A view looking across Grand Harbour with Valletta, Fort St. Angelo and the Harbour Breakwater in the background. The building on the wharf beside which a sailing boat is moored is the city fish market.
Creator: Unknown.
Good condition..

circa 1958-circa 1965

Mosta Church. 174 x 154 mm. Showing the pillared front facade and huge dome of Mosta Church built in 1860.
Creator: Unknown.
Good condition..

circa 1958-circa 1965

Xemxija (St. Paul's Bay) [i.e. San Pawl il Bahar]. 207 x 154 mm. A view from the sea looking towards the town with small boats moored in the foreground.
Creator: Unknown.
Good condition..

circa 1958-circa 1965

Gillieru Restaurant, St. Paul's Bay [i.e. San Pawl il Bahar]. 207 x 154 mm. An exterior view of the restaurant situated on the seafront at St. Paul's.
Creator: Unknown.
Good condition, but printed from a scratched negative..

circa 1958-circa 1965

Phoenix Textiles Limited. 205 x 155 mm. An exterior view of the Phoenix Textiles factory, exact location unknown.
Creator: Unknown.
Good condition..

circa 1958-circa 1965

Phoenix Textiles Limited. 205 x 105 mm. An interior view of the factory showing rows of automatic looms.
Creator: Unknown.
Good condition..

circa 1958-circa 1965

Chatillon (Malta) Limited. 202 x 158 mm. A view of a factory exterior with building work still in progress. The product manufactured is not identified.
Creator: Unknown.
Good Condition..

circa 1958-circa 1965

Naxxar Technical School. 207 x 155 mm. An exterior view of the newly completed school buildings at Naxxar.
Creator: Unknown.
Fair condition, printed from a stained and scratched negative..

circa 1958-circa 1965

A Modern Primary School. 208 x 154 mm. An exterior view of modern school buildings, location unidentified.
Creator: Unknown.
Good condition..

circa 1985-circa 1965

Construction of the new regional road. 207 x 159 mm. Showing a partially constructed road with town dwelling beyond.
Creator: Unknown.
Good condition..

circa 1958-circa 1965

[Deepwater quay project]. 242 x 179 mm. Showing work in progress in the harbour. The following caption is found on the reverse of the print:. 'Photograph showing progress on Malta's new £2 million Deep Water Quay project. Autumn, 1960. Issued on behalf of The Malta Aids to Industries Board by Francis Butters, Ltd., 10 Clarges Street, W. 1., Grosvenor 2921'.
Creator: The Malta Aids to Industry Board.
Good condition..

Autumn 1960