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Source :  Il-Bizzilla, le magazine…the AirMalta in-flight magazine,
talking about the various plaques that one finds adorning the Valletta walls.
BON ARTICLE ici : https://fr.slideshare.net/GiselleMcKenna/valletta-plaques-november-2016 – repris ci-dessous.

15 avril 1942 – George Cross : la plus prestigieuse décoration britannique civile, décernée pour la première fois à un peuple ; en hommage à la résistance héroïque de Malte pendant le siège italo-allemand de 1940-43.
7 décembre 1943 – Citation présidentielle de F. D. Roosevelt au peuple de Malte, au nom du peuple des États-Unis d’Amérique. Honorant les Maltais pour leur vaillance.

21 septembre 1964 : accession à l’Indépendance.

Visite du pape Jean-Paul II en mai 2001 – Plaque inaugurée par le Président de la République, le 10 février 2004, à l’occasion de la fête patronale de saint Paul.
La visite de Jean-Paul II de 2001 s’inscrivait dans le cadre de son pèlerinage jubilaire « sur les traces de saint Paul apôtre ».

La constitution de Malte prévoit la liberté religieuse mais déclare le catholicisme comme religion d’État.

 

 

– La George Cross figure sur le drapeau maltais.
 L’original de la croix se trouve au Musée National de la Guerre (La Valette).

 

 

 

 

La Valette… the various plaques that one finds adorning the Valletta walls.

Autre article :Faire sous forme de jeu de piste…
si cela : SPOT THEM = Ne pas citer Bizzilla.

Valletta Plaques – November 2016

1. 1. 48 SPOT THEM V alletta, Malta’s capital city, is no stranger to being written about and there’s good reason for that. Recognised as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO since 1980, Valletta was built in the 16th century during the time of the Order of St John, and named after Grand Master La Valette, who lay the first stone, but didn’t live to see the finished result of the city. The city’s history is well documented in various books and websites, and visitors flock to it on a daily basis – locals are mainly there to work and shop, but tourists grab the opportunity to walk through its streets steeped in history and culture. Although there are features to attract your attention at eye-level while walking through Valletta, it also happens to be one of those cities that retains many fascinating stories at a higher level, so looking up and around is recommended if you want to catch some interesting and quirky elements. This occurred to me one day when I was idly strolling through the main thoroughfare of Republic Street and happened to cast my eye on a plaque upon which was inscribed the name of a very famous English poet – Samuel Taylor Coleridge, one of the founders of the Romantic movement in literature. The plaque is located on the wall just outside the entrance to the Casino Maltese, which is not, in fact, a casino, but rather an exclusive club for members of the (mainly) legal profession. The plaque states: Samuel Taylor Coleridge, Renowned English poet and writer worked here 1804-1805. He worked at the club for a short period at the beginning of the 19th century, VALLETTA PLAQUES presumably as Acting Public Secretary of Malta under the Civil Commissioner, Alexander Ball, when Malta was under British rule. Below this plaque is another small one which details the history of the Casino Maltese, explaining that it was acquired in 1744 by the Order of St John. A few metres away from this plaque one enters the lovely St George’s Square, with its seating area and dancing fountains. The square is flanked by The Grandmaster’s Palace on one side and the Main Guard building on the other. On the side of the imposing Main Guard there’s another plaque, which, although it doesn’t reference an internationally-acclaimed poet, does make reference to one of Malta’s foremost moments as an independent nation – the first time that the Maltese national anthem was played by a local band club. After World War I the 8th September wasn’t being celebrated as a national day on the island, and it was the two Valletta band clubs that used to organise a Commemorative Evening to mark the day. It was on this occasion in 1936 that the King’s Own Band became the first band to play the Maltese national anthem in public in St George’s Square; this proved to be a momentous occasion in Malta’s history and was a huge honour for the band club. The plaque was mounted on the 50th anniversary of this event as is explained in the Maltese inscription: Biex jitfakkar meta 50 sena ilu il-King’s Own Band kienet l-ewwel banda li daqqet l-Innu Malti 1936-1986. Across the square stands the impressive Grand master’s Palace which houses the Palace Armoury and State Rooms. The wall of the Palace reads like a diary of important events in Malta’s history as WORDS BY Giselle McKenna
2. 2. 50 SPOT THEM there are several plaques, each of which represent a significant occasion. Starting with the oldest – a short inscription of a letter received from King George VI, the reigning monarch of the time in 1942. The letter is addressed to the governor, Lieutenant-General Sir William Dobbie, awarding the George Cross (a medal that is awarded only for acts of great heroism or conspicuous courage) to the island of Malta ‘to bear witness to the heroism and devotion’ of its people. This was a momentous moment for Malta and its people, and the George Cross was embroidered into the national flag to recognise its importance. Following that is an inscribed scroll, with a citation from United States President Franklin D Roosevelt speaking on behalf of the people of the US, about their admiration for Malta’s contribution to democracy; the scroll was presented by the President when he visited Malta in December 1943. A particularly poignant phrase reads, ‘Under repeated fire from the skies, Malta stood alone but unafraid in the center of the sea, one tiny bright flame in the darkness – a beacon of hope for the clearer days which have come.’ The scroll was dated December 7, 1943, to mark the second anniversary of the US’s entry into World War II. The original scroll is held at the National Library in Valletta. Next is a plaque with a Maltese inscription stating Malta’s Independence and declaring the joy of the Maltese people on this day – 21st September 1964. Although short and to the point, the event itself is one of great historical importance and marked the end of Malta as a colonised state. Ten years later, on December 1974, Malta became a republic and the commemorative plaque states: Malta is proud that Parliament with a large majority has declared her a republic; the greatest honour achieved for the first time in the country’s ‘lifespan’. Although Malta had achieved political independence from Britain a decade earlier, some people felt that, while there was still a Governor-General, who represented the British Monarch, there wasn’t total independence. Therefore, the Maltese Constitution was amended and Malta became a Republic, with Sir Anthony Mamo as its first President thus abolishing the post of Governor-General. Forward five years, another Maltese plaque was mounted to commemorate Freedom Day on March 1979, in remembrance of the withdrawal of British troops and the Royal Navy from Malta. The inscription speaks about the plight of the workers and their longing to be heard as they joined forces to achieve victory for a (British-) free Malta. The last plaque found on this façade is a relatively recent one dated 2004. The main message of the plaque is a quote from Pope John Paul II to the people of the Maltese Islands during his visit on May 2001. The message encourages Malta to be a metaphorical bridge between Europe and Africa due to its literal geographical position in between the lands. He 01. Commemorative plaque of when Malta became a republic/Giselle McKenna 02. Maltese inscription stating Malta’s Independence/Giselle McKenna 01 02
3. 3. A palazzo that can be used as an office headquaters MLS ID: 106228 | Price on Request | Valletta 200, Tower Road, Sliema, Malta t. (+356) 2010 8070 m. (+356) 9910 8070 info@sir.com.mt maltasir.com The Voice of Luxury Real Estate A beautiful House of Character with timeless appeal MLS ID: 106193 | €2,500,000 | Gozo A great selection of apartments on Malta’s Golden Mile MLS ID: 105124 | Prices starting from €700,000 | Sliema A unique residence situated in a sought after address MLS ID: 101031 | Price on Request | Valletta ExclusiveExclusive 53SPOT THEM encourages the Maltese to continue in their tradition of hospitality in the name of freedom, justice, and peace. The plaque was inaugurated by the late Prof. Guido de Marco, then-President of Malta, on February 2004, on the feast of St Paul’s Shipwreck – a feast close to the hearts of the Maltese people who believe that St Paul converted the island to Roman Catholicism when he was shipwrecked here on his way to Rome to stand trial. This list of plaques is by no means exhaustive and there could very well be other plaques hidden in the narrow streets of Valletta, just out of eye-level sight, so I encourage you to explore the city and walk with your head slightly raised, perhaps you’ll discover another commemorative plaque that will give you further insight into Malta’s history and lifestyle. 01. St George Square 02. A plaque quoting Pope John Paul II /Giselle McKenna 01 02

Valletta Plaques – November 2016 de Giselle McKenna

 

 

PHOTOS PLAQUES – MB ou les trouver sur internet – meilleure qualité

+ indiquer, à l’intérieur du palais la ?héraldique? est également présente : au sol…
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Savoir plus… page complément au guide + complément au guide page 48

Les plaques PHOTOS + légende pour chacune

 

+ indiquer,  àl’intr

 

+++ en complément de la page 47 du guide, mettre le plan 3D UNESCO en grand.

Le palais
Sa puissance s’impose ; par ses dimensions et par son emplacement.
Un quadrilatère positionné entre les deux plus larges artères de la ville.
Sa façade principale court sur 95 mètres environ le long de la place.
 L’entrée pour la visite du palais se fait par le second portail.

Retrouver fichier original.
Copyright accordée par… pour l’édition 2015 du guide LA VALETTE...

Copyright : UNESCO – Commission maltaise – http://www.unescommalta.org

 

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