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Situated in the town of Mosta, Malta, the collection has been accumulating since 1990 and contains a wide array of items, mainly related to Maltese or Military History. All Maltese collectibles are generally referred to as Melitensia while items of Military interest are termed as Militaria. The Melitensia section contains a vast number of publications as well as thousands of items relating to the four principle columns of Maltese social and historical development as follows:
1. Colonial Powers: Printed matter, coins, stamps, British Royalty material, military items and anything else depicting or somewhat related to the foreign administrations of the Maltese Islands.
2. Holy and Ecclesiastic: Up to the mid-seventies, the Church in Malta had a very active and significant influence over both politics as well as Maltese way of life in general. Items include printed matter, holy pendants, crucifixes, and other related material.
3. Political Miscellanea: Printed matter, party badges, emblems and kitsch, etc.
4. Maltese Industry:
Locally manufactured items, particularly older items representing the
developing Maltese economy in the first half of the 20th century or
earlier as well as the pre/post Independence period right up to the
early eighties.
All the above are supplemented by a considerable number of publications, documents, photos and to a lesser extent, audio-visual material. Any contributions to this growing and important archive and collection is most welcome. It is unfortunate that so many items falling within the above categories are often thrown out upon the passing away of relatives, particularly older people, in order to make space or possibly do away with the past. House clearances are offered free of charge. Anything is considered interesting, particularly 'drawer-debris' such as old lottery tickets, holy pictures, used postage stamps and envelopes, old adverts, cigarette and matchboxes...
Similarly, many are those who tend to accumulate stuff in garages, basements, box-rooms etc, only to suddenly tire from it all and more often than not to simply throw everything out in bulk. So if you suddenly have had enough, or your partner has perhaps(!), or you have suddenly inherited anything which has no value to you but you might be reluctant to throw such accumulations away, please send an email tobaron.ironblood@gmail.com
All items are documented and the source acknowledged.
It is intended that once enough funds have been put together, and an appropriate venue found, for these collections to be made available for public viewing and enjoyment.
