This tower, with its splendid blue clock face, is part of the building that now houses the Malta Maritime Museum. This large building sits on the Birgu waterfront and was originally built as the Royal Naval Bakery, part of the Victualling Yard of the Malta Dockyard.
It was built between 1842 and 1845. Designed by the architect William Scamp, its elegant façade was reportedly inspired by Windsor Castle. I’m not entirely sure I see the likeness.
Time to say goodbye to July Blues. A big thank you goes to Becky for hosting her quarterly square challenge – it was fun, as ever, and truly colourful.
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Copyright Debbie Smyth, 31 July 2019
Posted as part of July Squares
I love Malta and this is a great choice! Even a fab blue sky. A very fancy building for a former bakery 🙂
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Do they have preserved breads and cakes in the museum? Pretty ornate for a bakery.
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Rather a marvellous clock!
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what a wonderful wonderful finish . . but with you on the Windsor Castle inspiration, I see more of Osborne House in this!
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Was fun wasn’t it Debbie 🙂
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Always! Though I was away for some of this one and really need to catch up. I need a blue day!
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You may…….with pay as well 🙂
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