Malta l wish l was there now

l am getting the urge and need to travel but it those MF fish of Matthews
they need feeding and cleaning
how the MF can l get away
l would not dream of asking others to take charge for a few weeks
yet medicaly need to be away

MALTA

THE BRITISH PERIOD
The British Period is a very significant era in Maltese history and the British legacy still lives on in many aspects of daily life in Malta today. After assisting the Maltese to expel the French, the British found themselves sovereign of the Islands, but were at first uncertain as to whether they should retain the territory. The Treaty of Amiens in 1802 established that Malta would be passed back to the Order of St. John, but some locals were not keen to return to their former rulers and requested to remain under British protection.

Through cycles of war and peace, Malta's fortunes were inextricably linked to those of Britain.

In Ħal Kirkop, one finds the menhir monolith (which has become the symbol of the village), Paleo-Christian Catacombs, the medieval Church of the Annunciation, the Parish Church dedicated to St. Leonard, two band clubs (St. Leonard Band Club and St. Joseph Band Club), and the cemetery inside which there is a chapel dedicated to St. Nicholas. A cross placed on a column is found in Ħal Kirkop square and it is called "Is-Salib tad-Dejma" in Maltese. There is also a quite interesting collection of niches scattered around the village.