Verdala Chit Chat



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Geoff Bamber Thu, 20 Nov 2014 21:29 GMT +0

David W - Aerial pic on home page appears to show that the concrete blocks were indeed for the first two Romney huts.Only took 69 years to find out!
Liz Wed, 19 Nov 2014 23:44 GMT +0

.......... and good wishes to Danny!
Liz Mardel (ex Miss McMeeking) Wed, 19 Nov 2014 23:43 GMT +0

Hi Sam, don't know about car hire but hope Martin will advise. Reunion was based on Regency-Plaza, Sliema. Not posh but reasonable and very adequate!
Sam Cookson Wed, 19 Nov 2014 14:24 GMT +0

Planning to visit Malta for the first time since Verdala in early 60's. Any recommendations for all-inclusive seafront hotels and car hire? Thanks
Liz Mon, 17 Nov 2014 01:09 GMT +0

............... ancient gateway and turn right! (All social housing now!
Liz Mon, 17 Nov 2014 01:07 GMT +0

(whoops, small 'm'!) Probably '59 when the school had overflowed into Verdala barracks (The Ditch!) (down the hill, across the road, through the ....
Liz Mardel Mon, 17 Nov 2014 01:03 GMT +0

Geoff - two of the Romney huts were there when I arrived in 1957 (I think!) As a Navyworks civil engineem My Joe built the 3rd in '59 or '60.
Liz Mon, 17 Nov 2014 00:59 GMT +0

David, I THINK the top storeys were added when the Dockyard School took over in the '30s (have only just read about it, but may be wrong!)
Liz Mon, 17 Nov 2014 00:53 GMT +0

Yes Rita, I remember you talking about the story of Capt.Salter and the secretary at Verdala POW camp. Did you enjoy the book launch? Looked great!
Liz Mon, 17 Nov 2014 00:46 GMT +0

Yes, I've alerted Sue Lewis to that post - she was in Birze at the same time!

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