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Malta - Wesleyan Methodist Church - Floriana and the Connaught Home for Sailors. Date: 1910s
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Connaught Floriana Malta Methodist Sailors Wesleyan
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1. Title: A Sanctuary of Faith and Compassion: Malta Wesleyan Church and Connaught Home for Sailors, Floriana (1910s) 2. Description: This evocative photograph captures the Malta Wesleyan Church and the adjacent Connaught Home for Sailors in Floriana, Malta, during the 1910s. The image beautifully encapsulates the spirit of faith, community, and compassion that defined these institutions during this era. 3. Background: The Malta Wesleyan Church, part of the Methodist tradition, was a place of worship and spiritual refuge for the British community residing in Malta. The red-roofed, white-walled building with its distinctive bell tower stands proudly against the backdrop of a clear blue sky. 4. Connaught Home for Sailors: Adjacent to the church, the Connaught Home for Sailors was a charitable institution that provided shelter, care, and support for sailors in need. Established in 1895, the home offered a temporary haven for seafarers who were ill, injured, or destitute. The building's design, with its arched windows and red-tiled roof, complements the church and reflects the sense of unity and shared purpose between these two institutions. 5. The Community: The photograph reveals a bustling scene of activity, with people of all ages and backgrounds gathered around the church and home. Children play in the courtyard, while adults engage in conversation or perform daily chores. The presence of the British flag and the Maltese cross on the church and the home's facade underscores the multicultural and diverse community that thrived in Floriana during this period. 6. Legacy: This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the important role that religious and charitable institutions played in the lives of the British community in Malta during the early 20th century. The Malta Wesleyan Church and Connaught Home for Sailors continue to stand as symbols of faith, compassion, and unity, reflecting the rich history and enduring spirit of Floriana.
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