Victoria Gate
by Maria Coulson
Title
Victoria Gate
Artist
Maria Coulson
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Description
Victoria Gate in Valletta, Malta. The gate, built by the British in 1884-85 to a design by Emanuel Galizia, was named after Queen Victoria. It replaced the single arch Marina Gate built at the time of the knights complete with draw bridge.
The need for a bigger gate had been felt because the area of Marina Street down to the harbour was, at the time, the busiest part of Valletta. Ships used to berth close by, bringing produce from Italy and Gozo, and the shops which lined Marina Street used to be a hive of activity, with wholesalers supplying the other shops in Valletta.
Proceeds from the sale of this photograph goes to help orphaned and abandoned children in Colombia South America.
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May 22nd, 2014
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