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View from Admin Building

Tal Handaq

Unusual view showing blocks 10 and 9 tucked down off the road and partially hidden by small trees and shrubs.  The steps leading down to the shaded study-area behind Block-10 can also be seen.

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Admin Building From The Library

Tal-Handaq

I'm standing just in front of the library.   I used the Liceo Vassalli welcome map of the school (seen on side wall of building) as the main website navigation tool on my old Tal-Handaq.co.uk website - so got to know it really well.


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Wide angle view of the Admin gardens

Tal-Handaq

Worth viewing at larger size.  An ultra wide-angle view of the planted area to the side of the Admin building.


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The "Other" Anchor Tile

Tal Handaq

This decorated tile was on the floor of the side entrance to the Admin building.  It's more crudely executed but was of a similar size to the one in the Assembly Hall (see lower image).

The design shows a fouled anchor - a motif that's been used by the navy for more than 400 years.

Variations of this symbol are included in the design of the cap badge of most naval officers today and  it is the distinguishing device of the  Chief Petty Officer.  The fouled anchor is also the collar device of the midshipman.

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Tal Handaq

Side View of Admin Building

Tal-Handaq

I don't remember there being a "Guidance" door on the side of the Admin building.  Does anyone remember it or is it a Liceo Vassalli addition?

Admin Building

Tal Handaq

Entrance to Admin building.

Admin Building - The Staff Room

Tal Handaq

Was this the staff room during the Royal Naval School era?



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Admin Block First Floor Corridor - To Headmaster's Study

The Headmaster's Study was on the right and (I think) the first door on the left was the First Aid Room in the late 50's (am I right?).


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Liceo Vassalli - Head of School's Office (Headmaster's Study)

Tal Handaq

Although it's a different desk it's still in the same place that I remember from my time (Sept 57 - July 60).

Memories anyone?




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Entrance to the Admin Building

Tal-Ħandaq

Entrance to the Admin building with Block 10 at left of picture.  The gym is behind me.




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Front of Admin Building

Tal-Ħandaq

Block 10 is to my left and the school hall behind me.



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Side of Admin Building

Tal-Ħandaq

Block-16 (the library block) is across the road behind me.  The building just visible on the right is Block 11 (the NAAFI block).




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Admin Building - Long Windows

Tal-Ħandaq

These two photos were taken standing with Block 10 behind me.  Although I guess they must have been there, I don't remember this view of the Admin building at all.


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The Admin Building and School Hall

Tal Handaq

Distant view of the Admin building from the road.  I an standing by the corner of the gymnasium.

Distant View Of Library From Side Of Admin Block

Tal Handaq

These steps lead down to a group of outside tables located behind Block 10.  The school library (Block 16) is visible in full sun across the road.


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The Admin Building

Tal Handaq

Any information - any memories?


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