tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4480030902534668868.post4069972495908587174..comments2013-06-17T09:13:12.033+01:00Comments on Sage on the Edge: Dont you just love a mystery?Sagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09858892210196612375noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4480030902534668868.post-1465774014059607252013-06-17T09:13:12.033+01:002013-06-17T09:13:12.033+01:00Thanks Denis ...
I'm glad I finally figured ...Thanks Denis ... <br /><br />I'm glad I finally figured out where the photo was taken, it's a challenge to put a date and place to a postcard, but they are fascinating. I really couldnt pass this one by. I visited Malta once as a child, and would love to visit again, it's a very special place.<br /><br />I really appreciate your reply, it's good to get a second opinion.<br /><br />Sara<br /><br />Sagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09858892210196612375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4480030902534668868.post-8231719989377632002013-06-16T23:12:25.243+01:002013-06-16T23:12:25.243+01:00Regarding your photo, I must say that it is quite ...Regarding your photo, I must say that it is quite an acquisition. A number of such photos showing events during royal visits to Malta are not uncommon, mainly taken by renowned photographers such as Ellis, Critien, Borg and others.<br /><br />I can confirm that the location in your photo is the area now occupied by the Triton fountain, just before entering Valletta through the bridge. In the distance, the troops are lining the street on the side of the Mall in Floriana, which was afterwards named King Edward VII Avenue, precisely following the visit of King Edward VII to Malta on 14 April 1903. Lintorn Barracks and the parade ground can be seen to the right. However, I cannot come to any conclusion on how to identify any of the regiments whose soldiers are lining the streets. <br /> <br />Just as you had indicated and from the Regimental Museum’s site, the other two photos are of the 1st Btn. The King’s Own (Royal Lancaster Regiment), who were stationed in Malta at the time. One photo is at Pinto Wharf and the other is at Floriana with the old parish church in the background.<br /><br />Other British infantry regiments on the island at the time were the 1st Btn. The King’s Royal Rifle Corps (1902–1905), the 2nd Btn. The King’s Own Light Infantry (South Yorkshire Regt.) (1902–1904), the 2nd Btn. The Royal Dublin Fusiliers (1902-1903), the 2nd The Queen’s Own Cameron Highlanders (1903–1904) and the 2nd Btn. The Hampshire Regt. (1903–1905). <br /><br />To these, one must add the presence of the Royal Regiment of Artillery, then still divided into regiments of Field Artillery and Garrison Artillery, the Royal Engineers and Malta’s own regiments in the British Army, the Royal Malta Artillery and the Royal Malta Regiment of Militia. The latter regiment was renamed the "King's Own Royal Malta Regiment of Militia" in 1903 following the King’s visit to Malta after the request to become Colonel-in-Chief of the regiment.<br /><br />As to the helmet,‘General Order 40/78’of May 1878 stated that the new Universal Pattern or Blue Cloth Helmet was to be introduced for the British Army. Another version for hot climate was the white cork or Foreign Service Pattern or White Cork Helmet, which was much worn in Malta until the first decade of the 20th century.<br /><br />As to the girl in the photo dressed in white or a light coloured dress, she could be anyone. This type of dress with large wide brimmed hats, decorated with flowers, worn by young ladies, was quite common at the time. She could be either from some British family of some distinction or level, the daughter of a British officer, or from a Maltese family of similar status. <br /><br />Your page on Malta is much appreciated.<br /><br />Denis A. Darmanin<br />Valletta, MaltaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4480030902534668868.post-81832801112447126052012-05-10T18:56:19.323+01:002012-05-10T18:56:19.323+01:00hehe could be Joanne ;)
I must try to find out mo...hehe could be Joanne ;)<br /><br />I must try to find out more, she does look out of place, she's not going to see the parade from where she is, and does she know the photographer is there?<br /><br />I love an enigma...oooh for a time machine so I could go and talk to her!Sagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09858892210196612375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4480030902534668868.post-13399534874735754982012-05-10T16:39:00.126+01:002012-05-10T16:39:00.126+01:00Past life, dearie. Could be...you! What a lovely h...Past life, dearie. Could be...you! What a lovely hat! She looks almost like a ghost already in that white/light dress, and well-to-do, I imagine. Good luck in your search. It'll make a good story as well. Maybe her dad is an officer in the parade.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com