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Now in Comino...any info welcome about Comino at the time, why these soldiers were there, and why they had to disinfect please!

David (my grandfather) is actually on the right, not the left.

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My grandfather's tent...although it really is not the main feature of this photo!! Bashi-Bazouks!

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I'm not quite sure when these photos were taken as they are not dated, but they are taken by my great uncle, so must have been whilst he (and my grandfather) were taking part in the 'Crete disturbances in Malta' before the Boer War. They are a mixed bunch, but some of them are hopefully of interest. The album is just under 6" wide, and the photos are 3" wide. Please ask if you would like close ups of any of the photos, and please feel very free to offer any insights into this particular episode, as I know nothing about it, and please make any comments about the photos as you please! Thanks Alex Inside cover...

I quite agree Mervyn. I will continue to let the photographs tell their story. Should I move the link in my previous post? Alex

I found this website the other day My link, and the 'gallery of shame' made me realise just what an appalling war this was, or at least the behaviour of the decision makers, and the manipulation of certain characters (sorry admin if I am not supposed to put links to other websites). I wonder about my grandfather's and uncle's part in it, but guess, just like all wars, they were just pawns in it all doing their bit for crown and country. I am very naive about the politics so intend to further educate myself. I am learning all the time via this fabulous forum. I have 2 more Boer albums (I will save the best until last, 'cos that's the kind of guy I am!), and one from Comino. I also have lots of loose photos, which I'll post at some stage. Alex

Hope you enjoy these. Alex

For some reason, these photos have gone orange at some stage!

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My grandfather with Syria...

Inside cover... What is a Portmanteau?

Thanks for all the instructive and interesting comments from the first Boer War album I posted - My link - please educate me with your comments about this next one, which comes, mostly, from 1901, and which belonged to my grandfather. The album is just over 5" wide, and the photos 3" wide. Cheers Alex

Can anyone date this photograph that I have? I can do close ups if that helps! Thanks Alex

My grandfather: I will do a profile on him at some stage, and his brother, but I've no idea where to start on either of them, as we have so many photos, letters, etc, etc! I'll stick with simpler things for the moment!! Alex

Thanks Paul. Interestingly enough, I was looking at the signature on the illustration... ...and I don't know if it is the same chap, but Disderi was a daguerreotypist - My link - it says that he studied art early on. I'm not sure what the rest of the writing indicates, but maybe I shouldn't get too obsessed about all of this! The main thing for me was to find out more about why my cousin had this illustration and the eagle that is on the haussecol around his neck, in her possession, but instead I've found out plenty of other intriguing things! Thanks again. Alex

Something must have been happening out of shot to the left!!

Very kind of you, but can you provide references??!! Mind you, if you're ever down this way, I'd always be glad for you to have a look. :beer:

Is this sort of thing of interest? I don't know why we have it, and I will keep an eye out for a charge sheet, if there is one. Any comments welcome. Thanks Alex

Wow...that is all extremely interesting...and I am most amazed at your valuation Mervyn, but judging by your knowledge of the photos, I bow to your knowledge about the album's worth! I'll be intrigued to hear your comments about the other albums/photos I'm going to put on here. I think what I need to do is read a book or two about the war - is Thomas Pakenham's book a good start? Thanks for the tips on how to protect the photos. I must admit, we (my family) have so many bits and pieces that have just sat in a dry, dark room for years, that I wonder how I can protect it all for the future. I guess I'll learn as I go! Cheers Alex