Image shows aerial photograph of the Maltese Islands, mostly Malta attached to the album

Signs and decorations adorning a corner building on Strait Street, Valletta, such as 'HMS Talavera'; 'Established 1814'; 'Ralph Palmer'; 'Farsons Milk Stout'; 'Genuine English House'; 'McEwan's Pale India Ale'.

Photo of HMS Shropshire at sea

Aerial view of HMS Falcon, 1957. Presumably taken as part of a publication.

In the interview Ettore Raffi shared memories regarding trade between Lampedusan fishermen, sailors and the Maltese. The Lampedusans used to consider Malta as a rich island because of the availability of tobacco, sugar, chocolate and bars of soap. He recalled relations between Maltese, Italian and British sailors, as well as the nightlife in Valletta, particularly related to Strait Street, and Maltese women. Ettore Raffi gave us his opinion about Maltese culture, the period between 1964-1979, the Dom Mintoff government and the changes after Independence.