A modern (1954) warship tied up taking on rations for her next trip
1954
Two young men fish off the quay between the boats and discuss their catch
1954
The policeman watches the young man try and catch his lunch. Everything was so nice and casual in those days
1954
The fisherman mends his nets ready for his next fishing trip to sea
1954
Fisherman with his catch
1954
The boatyard in the Famagusta Port for making and repairing boats
1954
Local young men on Famagusta Harbour Wall
1954
Famagusta Harbour was very busy in those days
1954
A tug stands by and the fishing boats hang out their nets to dry
1954
An old fisherman takes the opportunity to have "40 winks"
1954
Famagusta docks lit up at night
1954
A naval boat lit up at night
1954
Nicosia Airport with a Dakota aeroplane waiting to take off
1954--05--28
A 4-engined passenger plane at Nicosia Airport. A very big difference to flying today
1954--05--28
The Queens Birthday Parade June 1954
1954--06--06
The crowds watch the parade
1954--06--06
Three cheers for the Queen! The soldiers raise their hats
1954--06--06
The Cypriot Police showing how smart they are
1954--06--06
This was my regiment, the Royal Signals. If I had arrived on the island a week earlier I would have been on parade so these photos would have not existed
1954--06--06
The crowds of Cypriots enjoy their official days holiday to celebrate the Queens Birthday
1954--06--06
The 21 gun salute to celebrate the Queens Birthday
1954--06--06
The school girls watch the parade and put their hands over their ears when the 21 gun salute goes off
1954--06--06
Famagusta Old City
1954
Famagusta Old City Wall and the main entrance to the city
1954