OAR@UM Collection:https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/305852024-03-28T17:52:10Z2024-03-28T17:52:10ZAcknowledgementshttps://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/307462018-06-06T01:23:51Z2013-01-01T00:00:00ZTitle: Acknowledgements
Abstract: This page acknowledges those that one way or another made it possible for this publication to come to fruition. Also included in this document are the list of contents and a list of contributors.2013-01-01T00:00:00ZWorking places, working peopleAmbrose, Timothyhttps://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/165162017-10-17T09:29:01Z2013-01-01T00:00:00ZTitle: Working places, working people
Authors: Ambrose, Timothy
Abstract: This chapter talks about the development of interest in the industrial past, particularly from a European perspective. It will then explore the value of industrial heritage and the arguments that need to be deployed in any case for support. A further issue that this chapter touches on is the relationship between sites and buildings, objects and people – and finally, something about the elements needed to help build a coherent strategy for the care, promotion and use of the industrial heritage.2013-01-01T00:00:00ZWelcome addresshttps://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/165152018-06-04T11:27:00Z2013-01-01T00:00:00ZTitle: Welcome address
Abstract: Farsons has been actively present on the Maltese industrial scene for these long years, making it one of the pioneers of Maltese industry. It is not only our rich archaeological, artistic and military heritage which merits our attention. There is more to remember and treasure. Farsons, would like to present their own heritage but more so, they would like to generate a debate on how best to repair, restore and reuse our industrial past.2013-01-01T00:00:00ZThoughts on historical aircraft preservationPolidano, Rayhttps://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/165112022-12-21T10:21:25Z2013-01-01T00:00:00ZTitle: Thoughts on historical aircraft preservation
Authors: Polidano, Ray
Abstract: Aviation Museums worldwide, apart from some that were started by far-sighted individuals such as Richard Shuttleworth in the UK, only became popular in the early 1970s. After all, aviation is only just over a century old, with the first ever powered and controlled flight taking place in December 1903. In Malta, we still have to wait until 2015 to celebrate the centenary of the first recorded flight, which took place in 1915. On 13th February 1915, a Short Admiralty 135 floatplane from HMS Ark Royal, which was berthed in Grand Harbour, flew over the harbour for some minutes. The First World War was raging at the time, and German and Austrian U-Boats were sinking a large number of ships in the vicinity of Malta. It was then decided by the Admiralty that a number of flying boats were to be built at the Malta Dockyard to counter this threat.2013-01-01T00:00:00Z