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Memories
of Libya
1956 to 1959
Contributed
by Trevor STUBBERFIELD 52A.
Libyan History Continued.
Page 2b.
More of Sabratha in colour. (A selection from a box of slides,
by David Croton (R.E.M.E.), unseen for more than 59 years).
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The view on the
approach to Sabratha.
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The Theatre backdrop.
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Columns from the
various temples on site.
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Un-named
visitors with a local Roman Dog of War.
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A
mosaic floor left in situ.
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The scale of this site
can be guaged by comparing the figure in the centre aisle, and the group
seated on the wall in the top right hand corner, to the grandeur of all the
columns.
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The Museum building at
Sabratha.
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The courtyard of the
museum at Sabratha.
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Sabratha was located on the
coast. Many superb sandy beaches but
also very rugged in places.
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The
church in Sabratha village.
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Mavis and Trevor (The Editor). The clues are there which enable us to
date the photo in the winter, early 1959.
Jacket and cardigan necessary to counter the drop in temperature and
the cool breeze coming in from the sea.
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Our
very good friend, David Croton, who made these colour slides available to
us.
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First
Published: 1st April 2018.
Latest
Update: 1st June 2018.
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  Libyan Farming.
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